Bayesian analysis of risk associated with workplace accidents in earthmoving operations

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https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.15.154

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civil works, earthmoving, safety management, risk assessment, Bayesian networks, data mining

Abstract


This paper analyses the characteristics of earthmoving operations involving a workplace accident. Bayesian networks were used to identify the factors that best predicted potential risk situations. Inference studies were then conducted to analyse the interplay between different risk factors. We demonstrate the potential of Bayesian networks to describe workplace contexts and predict risk situations from a safety and production planning perspective.

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Published

2017-06-30

How to Cite

García, J. F., Martín, J. E., Gerassis, S., Saavedra, A., & Taboada García, J. (2017). Bayesian analysis of risk associated with workplace accidents in earthmoving operations. Informes De La Construcción, 69(546), e192. https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.15.154

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Research Articles