Integration of Lean Principles for Enhancing Safety Culture in the Indian Construction Industry
Rukmani M S1, Kranti Kumar Myneni2
1Rukmani M S, Masters of Building and Engineering Management, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2Dr. Kranti Kumar Myneni, Assistant Professor, Masters of Building and Engineering Management, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 08 January 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 11 January 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 24 January 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 February 2025 | Manuscript published on 28 February 2025 | PP: 9-14 | Volume-14 Issue-3, February 2025 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijitee.B104714020125 | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.B1047.14030225
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Abstract: This study examines how Lean concepts can improve safety culture in the Indian construction industry, with a focus on high-rise building projects. While Lean concepts have been explored in construction safety worldwide, there has been little empirical research in India. This study evaluates the integration of various Lean tools and practices and their impact on enhanced safety results. Method: Data on the use of Lean techniques in Indian construction projects was collected through a detailed survey. The influence of Lean principles on safety was assessed using both theoretical analysis and empirical findings. The research focused on strategies that included collaborative planning, safety policy implementation, and worker participation in accident prevention. Findings: The study revealed that collaborative planning, robust safety policies, and worker participation are crucial for enhancing safety in high-rise construction. However, inadequacies in the learning environment were discovered, highlighting the need for continuous learning and improvement. Lean tools demonstrated their adaptability in addressing high-rise construction issues, thereby improving safety outcomes. Novelty: This study contributes to the limited research on Lean construction in India, particularly in the context of highrise buildings. It offers unique insights into how Lean methods can overcome specific hurdles in the Indian construction sector, emphasising the need for further research into their long-term efficacy in enhancing safety culture.
Keywords: Accidents; Construction; Health and Safety; Lean Principle; Lean Tools and Techniques.
Scope of the Article: Civil Engineering and Applications