Catherine Trask
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Dr. Catherine Trask is a leading researcher in occupational health and safety (OHS), with a particular focus on integrating safety into the built environment through digital innovation. Her most cited work, "Safety Built Right in: Exploring the Occupational Health and Safety Potential of BIM-Based Platforms throughout the Building Lifecycle" (2022, 32 citations), exemplifies her major contribution: pioneering the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a proactive tool for hazard prevention across a building’s entire lifecycle—from design and construction to operation and deconstruction. By employing a mixed-method approach, Trask demonstrates how digital platforms can embed safety considerations into the very fabric of construction planning, moving beyond reactive measures. Her research is highly impactful for students and professionals in construction engineering, architecture, and OHS, offering a forward-thinking framework that bridges technology and worker well-being. This work, along with her broader portfolio, positions Trask as a key voice in advancing sustainable, safe building practices, with her insights increasingly cited in efforts to reduce workplace injuries through smart design.
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