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The construction industry in Saudi Arabia (SA) is improving and growing rapidly. The use of precast concrete systems (PCS) proposes numerous advantages such as rapid construction, high-quality construction, sustainability, and efficient associated costs, which are all aligned with the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision. These advantages could be the most important factors in deciding to use PCS as a construction system. However, other factors could adversely affect the use of PCS in SA. These factors are not identified in the existing literature and this study addresses this gap. The study investigates the factors affecting the use of PCS in SA. These factors are identified through an online industry survey, and 171 responses were recorded from various stakeholders. The results present the positive and negative factors affecting the use of PCS in SA from the industry perspective. Recommendations are proposed to overcome the negative factors and increase the use of PCS in SA.
RESUMEN
Various types of hazards are present in all aspects of the economy. Training is an essential ingredient in the reduction and elimination of these hazards. The development of qualified safety professionals is necessary for solving the main problems facing and organizing a safe work environment. This paper presents the development of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Safety Technology. The paper includes the rational for the development of the proposed program, a literature review on the need for safety education, the main features of the developed program, a program need analysis, program educational objectives, program outcomes, a degree plan and course description. The developed program should provide a guide to training institutes worldwide for the development of a safety program at any educational level, including an associate, bachelor or graduate education in safety. The level of presentation of such a program would depend on the availability of qualified staff and resources.