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Risk Safety Management in Construction of Metro Rail Projects
Risk Safety Management in Construction of Metro Rail Projects
Risk Safety Management in Construction of Metro Rail Projects
Abstract
Metro projects are extremely-uncertain for the reason that of the natural uncertainties
in-ground and groundwater conditions, multiple construction methods and tools. A lot of
attempts made to execute risk safety management systems into urban metro rail
construction projects. The aim is to construct a new type of model for risk safety
management in metro rail projects, to study the existing risk safety management system
and to identify the risks that occur during construction and to create, implement, and
determine the efficiency of the model for safety in the construction of metro rail projects.
The factors were identified from the literature study. The questionnaire survey has been
framed with the nine risk factors and conducted among the employees working in metro
tunnel construction projects, and analysis has been carried out through SPSS software.
1. Introduction
Laborers in the construction industry face more danger of casualty or damage
than in different ventures. Many significant urban communities on the planet are hustling
to create an urban rail transit system to mitigate the developing traffic pressure,
particularly in developing nations, similar to China [1], [2]. Metro development is a
convoluted procedure with numerous common highlights; for example, long development
period, novel site condition, complex development innovation, and solid condition
reliance [3]. Underground construction, particularly for metros in urban rapid transit
systems, is prospering far and wide as common infrastructural ventures [4], [5]. The
safety and dependability of tunnels and encompassing structures (e.g., buildings,
roadways, and bridges) are of the most extreme significance for an effective tunnel project
[6], [7]. Tunnel boring machine(TBM) has become an essential apparatus in construction
of tunnel since it is exceptionally automated, permits quick movement of tunneling works,
and has less ecological effects [8], [9], [10]. With the benefit of a significant level of
automation, quick movement of tunneling works, and lesser ecological effect, shield
tunneling technology has gotten the essential decision in tunnel construction [11], [12].
Shield tunnel construction is portrayed by enormous scale, long time, and complex,
specialized issues. Because of various hazard factors and intrinsic vulnerabilities in
complex conditions, safety infringement happens much of the time in tunnel construction,
causing gigantic shrouded risks for public safety [13]. Mechanical excavation with TBM
is completed on an enormous scale over the long-term and includes many complicated
specialized issues. The unpredictable conditions in metro development innately face
numerous vulnerabilities and henceforth a heap of hazard factors, which may lead to
mishaps [14].
In China, the event of metro development mishaps has been increasing over the
previous years too. One of the famous mishaps occurred on November 15, 2008, in
Hangzhou, where a street collapse mishap murdered 21 individuals [15]. These mishaps
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have driven partners of the whole project lifespan (e.g., government agencies, owners,
contractors, health and safety professionals, and workers) to give more consideration to
the danger the board of metro development [16]. As to mechanical tunnel excavation, the
overall population is worried about the conceivable ground misshapenness that may
jeopardize surface structures and disturb street traffic. As indicated by insights, hazard
management in mechanical tunnel excavation improved almost little from 2008 to 2016.
Mishap records have demonstrated that most of the mishaps in structural designing came
about because of human shortcomings, and the reason shifted from task to extend [17].
As stated by Times of India (TOI) on November 20, 2017, about 48,000
employees pass away in the nation because of occupational accidents, of which the
development region contributes 24.20% of the dead, says a worldwide explanation [18].
Table 1 shows the deaths, injuries, and accidents that occurred during the construction of
four metro projects during the year 2013 [19].
Table 1. Deaths, Injuries, and Accidents during the Construction of Four
Metro Projects
CITIES DEATHS INJURIES ACCIDENT YEAR
New Delhi 26 3 28 2013
Chennai 11 16 11 2013
Bangalore 10 13 23 2013
Kochi - 3 3 2013
Total 47 35 65 2013
Estimated fatal accidents are 56 numbers, whereas actual fatal accidents reported
by the Indian Express are ten numbers in the accident statistics related to projects of Delhi
Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in the NCT Delhi from 2008-2012 [20]. The yearly
fatalities in the tunnel construction production stood extra than 50 up to the NATM (New
Austrian Tunnelling Method) smeared in Japan in 1978. Later its claim, the number of
fatalities decreased to about 10-20; the proportion of fatalities in a tunnel to all
construction productiveness has been practically consistent ever since 1987, with the
proportion presence of about 2%. So, we require retreating the fatalities, as well as
wounds, because any mishap bringing about damage could result, could be connected to a
deadly mishap [21].
Hazard characterized as a condition of potential harm that can maintain a strategic
distance from or managed by appropriate and cautious measures embraced for safety
control [22]. Kasahara [23] dissected human blunder, which happened in all industries
that lead to mishaps, and those in construction caused genuine mishaps, for example,
tumbling from a more elevated level or potentially being hit by a machine. Safety hazard
distinguishing proof in metro development is acknowledging serious tasks, which is one
of the basic parts of risk management. From different sources, the information on safety
risk generally acquired in unstructured forms (e.g., specialist experience, risk case bases,
construction drawings, construction association plans, and other venture documentation)
[16]. Likewise, poor planning of safety frequently prompts disastrous mishaps, and
Takagi brought up the significance of management of safety exercises to avoid human
blunders; however much as could reasonably be expected [24].
Two factual strategies, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and structural equation
modeling (SEM) have been proposed and misused lately to uncover and test the
cooperation in theoretical models. In particular, EFA permits distinguishing the structure
among survey things without earlier information on both the variables also, the examples
of the measured variables [25]. The SEM strategy can deal with complex connections
among factors to all the while, gauging all coefficients in the model [26]. Another
methodology intended for monitoring safety in construction proposed by Akutagawa [27],
[28], [29], [30], [31], [32] of Kobe University, Japan, in 2006. Akutagawa describes this
new approach with the utilization of ''light-emitting sensors''.
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In the present work, a questionnaire has been made by taking risk factors from the
literature and circulated among the employees of metro rail construction projects. After
receiving an adequate amount of responses, going to create structure equation modeling
(SEM).Direct visit to one of the tunneling project of metro rail construction to know the
actual happenings and also site safety measures in protecting the human lives. Finally,
going to make the discussion on findings and concludes.
2. Identification of Risks
The factor load is the relationship coefficient between an individual variable and
the basic factor. In the wake of running the principal component factor analysis, common
factors can acquire by consolidating variables that generally have high factor loads. After
principal component factor analysis of the substantial polls that recouped, an answer
containing nine components discovered; this represented 82.091% of the total variance
[33].
Excavation of Tunnel
Launching of TBM (Tunnel boring machine)
Assembling of Segment
Special conditions and procedures
Arrival of TBM
Grouting
Pilot excavation
Mucking
Shaft construction
3. Questionnaire Design
A questionnaire framed relating to factors affecting safety in the construction of
metro rail projects and distributed for the survey. The questionnaire consists of 42
questions relating factors influencing the general profile and morbidity profile of the
respondent. Also, the respondent asked to rate the risk level of tunneling operation
according to the respective rating scale, as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Rating Scale
Extremely Important 1
Very Important 2
Moderately Important 3
Slightly Important 4
Not at all Important 5
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this Metro station. The base level is around 7 m height, and the concourse slab is of 5.2 m
height above the base level.
4.1. A sequence of Activity for Tunnel Works
The sequence of activities for tunneling works explained in the following steps
casting yard
Segment casting
Segment stock
Preparation work of launching shaft
Electrical supply to TBM
Preparation for launching TBM
TBM assembling
Start excavation by TBM
Muck disposal from locomotives
Muck disposal by gantry
Tunnel constructed
Erection of segment
4.2. Components of TBM
The components of TBM includes
Conveyor
Segment erector
Screw feeder
planet gears
hydraulic oil tank
cutter disc
teeth
shoving hydraulic jack
mixing chamber
4.3. Tally Board
It is a board that shows the number of workers inside the tunnel, and the various
levels of workers and supervisors denoted in different colors. It used to check the people's
entry and exit. The various color codes explained below
Subcontractor – red
Visitors – blue
Contractors – green
Client – yellow
The advancement in the tally board names with photographers of the workers,
supervisors, and visitors displayed. Name and contact number and signatures entered.
4.4. CMRL Site
In the Chennai metro rail project, doctors will be there to check the health
conditions and for any emergencies. The safety codes followed for tunneling is IS4756:
1978 safety codes for tunneling works. Pre-employment health screening done to check
the health status of the employees and to determine whether they are fit for the work.
4.4.1. Entrance requirements
Visitors go with the guidance of the client or contractor.
Visitors provided with an entry pass, which includes time, entry, exit, and
signature.
Smoking is not allowed.
A tunnel entry pass is required.
4.4.2. Gas monitoring
Manual monitor which monitors only O2 in the site and surrounding areas
Monitor connected with TBM is used to monitor all gases
Level of oxygen range for entry is 19.5% - 23.5% by volume
Gas monitoring updated for every 2 hours
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collecting accident statistics and the survey was conducted. Safety personnel of any top
companies contacted to comment on the safety procedures that they are following in the
tunneling operation of metro rail construction projects as stated above. On the state of
privacy, they concurred that they were very clear with not providing any additional data
regarding accidents and tunneling operation, but they had arranged a site visit and not
allowed for any documentation of the visit, which is the main difficulties faced during this
study.
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