• Maharshi Munipalli
• Chokkalingam Paramasivam
• Karthikeyan Saminathan

Construction sites pose significant risks to workers' safety, particularly concerning excavation hazards. This study presents a novel method for addressing excavation hazard features through a comprehensive survey-based approach. The proposed method integrates stakeholder engagement strategies, robust data collection methodologies, and transparent decision-making processes to enhance hazard management practices in the construction industry. A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the proposed method's performance against traditional hazard management methods, including the Delphi Method, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). The proposed method demonstrated superior performance across multiple performance evaluation parameters, highlighting its potential to improve safety practices in construction settings. Additionally, an ablation study was conducted to assess the impact of individual components of the proposed method on its overall performance. The study identified key factors driving the method's efficacy and provided insights into areas for optimization and refinement. Overall, the findings of this study underscore the importance of adopting comprehensive approaches to hazard management in construction settings. By continuously refining and adapting the proposed method based on stakeholder feedback and ongoing research, we can contribute to promoting a safer work environment and mitigating the risks associated with excavation hazards in the construction industry.

Construction, Excavation, Hazard management, Safety, Stakeholder engagement, Survey-based approach, Risk assessment.

"A Delphi Survey on Contractors’ Perception of Excavation Hazard Features", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.a637-a647, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406078.pdf

"A Delphi Survey on Contractors’ Perception of Excavation Hazard Features", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppa637-a647, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406078.pdf