The current research adopted the human-machine-environment-procedure (HMEP) approach to develop a classification scheme for the systematic analysis of construction accidents and the implementation of SMS. The framework referred to as the HMEP scheme for construction was developed based on root cause analysis of disabling accidents from a global construction company and terminologies derived from the SMS code of practice suggested by various government agencies and SMS literature. These identified root causes and terminologies were grouped into categories of unsafe management, unsafe machine/tool, unsafe environment, personal factors, and unsafe behavior. In addition to serving as a framework to facilitate the coding and aggregating of disabling accidents, the HMEP scheme for construction can also serve as a checklist to ensure SMS implementation. After aggregating 39 disabling accidents based on the HMEP, the results indicated the following recurring issues: improper hazard recognition (28 observations), improper monitoring and supervision (18), improper tool box meetings (14), improper SOP (13), improper training (13), and safety audit and inspection (12). This research also proposed a risk management matrix for the systematic examination of potential emerging hazards from within or changes to any of the people, workplace, and management elements in a construction site context.
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