Building Information Modeling Safety Benefits & Opportunities

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Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction

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Article

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Copyright © 2011 American Society of Safety Professionals

Publication Date

10-2011

Journal

Professional Safety

Abstract

SH&E professionals in the construction industry should view building information modeling (BIM) as a tool to improve worker safety and health.
BIM can be used in worker safety training and education, design for safety, safety planning (job hazard analysis and pretask planning), accident investigation, and facility and maintenance phase safety.
SH&E professionals should encourage other construction disciplines to review safety issues while performing design or constructability reviews. BIM is a tool that can facilitate this process.

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