RT journal article
T1 Requirements for the Preliminary Design of Innovative Temporary Edge Protection Systems (TEPS) for Construction Works
A1 Yamuza-González, Félix
A1 Pastor Fernández, Andrés
A1 Cerezo Narváez, Alberto
A1 Otero Mateo, Manuel
A2 Ingeniería Mecánica y Diseño Industrial
K1 occupational risks
K1 occupational accidents
K1 falls from height
K1 temporary edge protection systems
K1 design science research
AB At present, it is striking that a large percentage of occupational accidents in the constructionsector are still caused by falls from height. Therefore, curbing the severe personal, social and economicconsequences of these events is not only a commitment but an obligation for all stakeholders in theconstruction sector. After a review of current fall protection systems on construction sites, the purposeof this study is to establish the preliminary requirements for the design, development and prototypingof a new system which can be used as an auxiliary means to prevent occupational accidents in theconstruction sector caused by fall hazards at height. Based on the design science research (DSR)methodology, this paper tests the capability of alternative materials (metals, plastics and composites)to withstand the loads required by the regulatory standard UNE-EN 13374:2013+A1:2019 and looksat the improvements they can offer. The results obtained enable new metals and composite materialsto be put forward, based on their suitability to the parameters of the risks of falling from height,ensuring that the greatest number of potential situations are addressed. Then, the needs to besatisfied and requirements to be met are listed, prioritised and considered for new temporary edgeprotection systems (TEPS). Next, the attributes that increase user satisfaction and/or reduce userdissatisfaction are filtered by means of a Kano model, which is applied thanks to the responses ofconstruction designers, coordinators and supervisors. Once these questions are solved, an analytichierarchy process (AHP) is performed by a focus group, weighing the Kano contributions and rankingthe materials to be selected for the preliminary design of innovative TEPS for construction works.After considering safety, ergonomics, adaptability, sustainability, efficiency, manufacturability andflexibility criteria, the basis for the design of a new temporary edge protection system is established
PB MDPI
SN 2071-1050
YR 2022
FD 2022-11
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/28509
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/28509
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 11-nov-2026