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- Title
Effects of Heat Stress Prevention Training on the Knowledge of Construction Students.
- Authors
Esfahani, Mehdi Torbat; Awolusi, Ibukun; Hatipkarasulu, Yilmaz
- Abstract
Construction workers exposed to extreme heat in hot and humid climates are at risk of heat stress and heatrelated illnesses. Although several studies have been conducted on heat stress research in the construction industry, only a few have focused on safety training and its effects on improving the knowledge of the construction workforce. This study examines the effects of training on the knowledge of the future construction workforce for heat stress prevention. The training was conducted for the future construction workforce (i.e., undergraduate construction senior students). Pre-tests and post-tests were administered before and after the training to determine the trainees’ knowledge. In addition, selfassessment surveys were administered after the training to evaluate trainees’ perception of knowledge improvement through the training. The questions of the tests and assessment were designed to ascertain the participants’ knowledge of the risk factors, types of heat-related illnesses, and prevention strategies. The results illustrate an overall significant positive impact of training on the participants’ knowledge and ability to protect themselves from heat stress.
- Subjects
PRE-tests &; post-tests; CONSTRUCTION workers; CONSTRUCTION industry safety; LABOR supply; CONSTRUCTION industry; STUDENTS
- Publication
Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
2221-6529
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.32738/JEPPM-2024-0018