Implementation of safety and health guidelines in episodes of high temperatures
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https://doi.org/10.20868/ade.2024.5474Keywords:
safety & health, climate change, high temperatures, morbidityAbstract
Climate change increasingly impacts the construction sector, influencing designs, construction systems, and project planning. Extreme phenomena like heat waves and tropical storms affect work phases, endangering workers' health and safety.
While methodologies like LEAN CONSTRUCTION and BIM enhance sustainability and energy efficiency, they are not always feasible for smaller projects, where high-temperature risks remain critical. Regulations such as Royal Decree 4/2023 and the General Construction Collective Agreement establish preventive measures, but their incorporation into Health and Safety Studies and Plans remains limited.
Specific measures must be integrated during the project design phase, combining regulatory frameworks with resources like the National Plan for Preventive Actions against High Temperatures. Clear guidelines will help prevent accidents and reduce heat-related morbidity and mortality on construction sites.
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