Engineering Safety Prevention and Sustainable Risk Management: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 1311
Special Issue Editor
Interests: safety management; risk management; construction project management; performance measurement
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Dear Colleagues,
Following the excellent reception of Volume I of this Special Issue and the widespread interest in this research topic, we now proceed to Volume II.
For many reasons, risk management and safety prevention are essential in engineering: Having poor safety and risk management systems can have negative effects on a company’s reputation, finances, and legal status. There may be large financial consequences, including cost overruns, project delays, and quality issues. Fundamental to engineering practice, safety prevention and risk management guarantee not only the safety of individual lives but also legal compliance, financial stability, good reputation, higher productivity levels, project success, and environmental conservation.
Effective safety and risk management also boost staff motivation and operational effectiveness. Industry professionals may optimize project workflows and reduce interruptions by detecting and addressing possible risks and hazards early on, which eventually saves time and money. Furthermore, the effects of safety accidents can reach far beyond the immediate stakeholders in today's linked world, where news spreads quickly through social media and internet platforms.
Furthermore, stakeholders anticipate that engineering firms will successfully manage risks in their operations, given the growing emphasis on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Through the incorporation of risk management into their operations, businesses can exhibit their dedication to sustainable development.
The goal of this Special Issue is to advance research regarding risk management and safety precautions for a sustainable environment. The foundations of engineering practice that support legal compliance, financial stability, reputation management, operational efficiency, worker well-being, environmental preservation, and social responsibility are safety prevention and risk management. Engineering companies may reduce risks, safeguard assets, and guarantee long-term success in a constantly changing global environment by giving priority to these factors.
In this Special Issue, the submission of original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Safety management;
- Risk management and decision-making;
- Occupational health and safety;
- Sustainable risk management;
- Sustainable technologies for risk and safety management;
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Murat Gunduz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- safety management
- risk management
- occupational health and safety
- sustainability
- hazards
- risks
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