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Strategies for Hazards in Offshore Bridge Developments Requiring Hazardous Construction Operations
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Health, Safety & Environment Engineering
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717830
Abstract
Marine bridge construction involves hazardous conditions such as tidal changes, strong currents, harsh weather, and difficult access, requiring effective risk management to ensure safety and efficiency. This study identifies high-risk activities including pile driving, cofferdam construction, underwater concreting, heavy lifting, marine transport, and working at height. Using literature reviews and case studies, the research evaluates tools such as HAZID, JSA, Permit-to-Work systems, and risk assessment matrices. The findings emphasize proactive planning, advanced construction technologies, worker training, continuous monitoring, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination to improve safety performance in future marine bridge construction projects.
Keywords
Permit to Work (PTW), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), High-Risk Construction Activities, Intertidal Construction, Marine Bridge Construction Safety.
How to cite this paper
@article{1717830,
author = {Prodip Sadhu, Omprakash S Thakare, Ajay Kumar Gupta},
title = {Strategies for Hazards in Offshore Bridge Developments Requiring Hazardous Construction Operations},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {1989-1997},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717830.pdf},
abstract = {Marine bridge construction involves hazardous conditions such as tidal changes, strong currents, harsh weather, and difficult access, requiring effective risk management to ensure safety and efficiency. This study identifies high-risk activities including pile driving, cofferdam construction, underwater concreting, heavy lifting, marine transport, and working at height. Using literature reviews and case studies, the research evaluates tools such as HAZID, JSA, Permit-to-Work systems, and risk assessment matrices. The findings emphasize proactive planning, advanced construction technologies, worker training, continuous monitoring, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination to improve safety performance in future marine bridge construction projects.},
keywords = {Permit to Work (PTW), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), High-Risk Construction Activities, Intertidal Construction, Marine Bridge Construction Safety.},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717830}
}