Safety risk assessment in construction projects at Hasanuddin University

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess risk of occupational safety and health in one of construction projects at Hasanuddin University.

Methods: The research is a descriptive study with an observational approach. The sample in this study were all employees of Construction Projects in Hasanuddin University amounting 80 samples drawn using a purposive sampling method. The data analyzed using AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management Form.

Result: It was found that the types of activities that have an extreme level of risk are eyes exposed to sparks, feet being trampled or punctured by pieces of iron, electrocuted or shorted when using electricity in cutting tools, and exposed to paint or thinner so that breathing is disturbed and skin irritation with a value of each risk level 16. While the activities that have the highest extreme risk level with a risk level value of 20 are the roof frame collapsed and fell when installed.

Conclusions: The highest risk is roof truss installation work with the risk of the roof frame collapsing and falling during the installation.

Keywords: Construction; Projects; Risk assessment.