Supervisor Practices for Productivity and Safety: A Hot Asphalt Roofing Case Study
Abstract
This case study investigates the production practices of a high-reliability hot asphalt roofing foreman. A “high-reliability” foreman is one who has consistent exceptional performance in both productivity and safety. The foreman studied was working for a large national roofing contractor. The researchers collected extensive data from the project through project observations, multiple interviews with the foremen, and interviews and surveys of the work crew. Practices examined include activity preparations, safety practices, material management, production and quality controls, crew management practices and uncertainty management. The findings indicate that the foreman’s practices were guided by the following greater principles: (1) Create “high quality work assignments”; (2) Prevent errors and defects. (3) Reduce workers’ exposures to hazards and excessive demands; and (4) Maintain a well-established crew for efficient coordination.
Recommended Citation
Memarian, Babak and Mitropoulos, Panagiotis
(2016)
"Supervisor Practices for Productivity and Safety:
A Hot Asphalt Roofing Case Study,"
The Professional Constructor: Vol. 41:
No.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/aic-journal/vol41/iss1/2
