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TWf Research Briefing Note No. 1
Temporary works: A fundamental element of construction site safety

Researcher: Farida Dedes (Email: faridadedes@gmail.com)
Supervisor: Dr Nuhu Braimah (Email: nuhu.braimah@brunel.ac.uk)
Research Institution: Brunel University London
Date: 6th January 2019

Abstract:

Temporary works are a critical element of the construction process that
facilitate and enable the construction of permanent works. Despite their
fundamental role in the construction process they often do not receive the
same attention as permanent works and their importance can easily be
overlooked.

Temporary works in the construction industry has come a long way since the
catastrophic collapses of the 1970s, which as a direct result induced the
formation of the “Bragg Report”. The recommendations of the report
catalysed reform in the industry regarding temporary works and since then
the industry has seen tremendous improvement as no failures of the same
extent have occurred. The industry still, however, remains as the most
dangerous, accounting for the largest share of workplace fatalities.
Therefore, more must be done to improve, and efforts should be directed at
all aspects relating to site safety, including temporary works.
This study was undertaken concentrating on temporary works management
in the construction industry with a focus on construction site safety.
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