Safety Enhancement through Systematic Quality Management: An RPN-Based Study of the Tamil Nadu Construction Sector
Abstract: The construction industry in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, continues to experience high rates of occupational hazards and accidents. This study investigates how systematic quality management practices can enhance safety performance using a Risk Priority Number (RPN)-based Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) framework. A structured survey was conducted among 260 respondents comprising 50 engineers, 10 architects, 100 site engineers, and 100 masons. The study identifies critical risk factors, evaluates their severity, occurrence, and detectability, and prioritizes those using RPN values. The results indicate that lack of safety training, poor supervision, and inadequate PPE usage are the most critical risk contributors. The study concludes that integrating quality management principles with safety protocols significantly reduces risk levels and improves project outcomes.
Keywords: Construction Safety, Quality Management, Risk Priority Number (RPN), FMEA, Tamil Nadu, Occupational Hazards
How to Cite?: N. Sivapiran, G. Murugesan, "Safety Enhancement through Systematic Quality Management: An RPN-Based Study of the Tamil Nadu Construction Sector", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 584-589, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26408213757, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26408213757