HELEN LINGARD, PHD, is RMIT Distinguished Professor in construction work health and safety. She leads the Construction Work Health and Safety @ RMIT research group in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

RON WAKEFIELD, PHD, is Professor of Construction, Dean, School of Property, Construction and Project Management and Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor ? International in the Design and Social Context Portfolio, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.