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Task Demand and Effects on Safety and Health: A New Perspective on Pre-task Planning

Tuesday, May 17
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

When overall task demand exceeds capabilities, performance degrades, quality suffers, and exposure to health and safety hazards increases. This session will introduce the Task Demand vs. Capability model and discuss how to incorporate the lean construction concept to identify and address work factors that increase workers’ task difficulties and impact their overall performance. In line with the Prevention-through Design (PtD) concept, this session will conclude by discussing how to apply effective interventions and work practices to alter work processes to eliminate or mitigate such factors.

 

Babak Memarian, Director, Exposure Control Technologies Research, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training

Dr. Babak Memarian is the Director of Exposure Control Technologies Research at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. He currently leads a NIOSH-funded project titled “Prevention through Augmented Pre-Task Planning.” He holds a Ph.D. in Construction Management from Arizona State University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction Engineering & Project Management from Oklahoma State University. His research interest involves development of high reliability production systems with a focus on safety & health, production improvement, and error management. He is an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals. Dr. Memarian is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).