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Prevention Through Design Aims to Cut Construction Accident Rates

An international project lead by researchers as the University of England aims to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses in the construction industry. So reports Phys.org.

The focus of the project is a new tool that will allow architectural and engineering firms to assess and improve their ability to develop designs that are inherently safer for contractors to build and maintain.

Design-related issues are a significant contributor to accidents occurring both during construction works and afterwards. “Design for Safety” and “Prevention through Design” are becoming major initiatives around the world.

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