Linguistic Adaptation for the Preventive Action Control in Construction Work Environments

Abstract

In the field of construction works, the results of applying the various occupational risk assessment methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, are communicated to the workers. However, this communication procedure is complex due to its difficult temporal application and complicated interpretation. This study aims to analyse the mathematical results of the Preventive Action Level method to determine the appropriate linguistic communication procedure for the control of preventive action, establishing the bases for safety evaluation. Methodologically, the difference in concept between risk assessment and safety assessment is raised. It is considered that, to determine adequate communication in the construction work environment, more knowledge is required in the discipline of neuroscience that considers social behaviour, the construction environment, and the act of communicating. This communication procedure implies the need to implement body sensors and materials for monitoring to establish a linguistic basis for human-machine environments through artificial intelligence.