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Purpose

Accidents that frequently occur in the construction industry and result in lost human resources, financial resource waste, delays in project scheduling and other negative effects can ultimately overshadow the development of a nation. Because of this, evaluating hazards and subsequently identifying destructive hazards can significantly increase the safety of projects.

Design/methodology/approach

Due to the fact that construction accidents are predictable, this research tried to rank the hazards of this industry using an efficient method so that they can be controlled. Also, due to the uncertainty in experts’ opinions, neutrosophic theory was used along with Measurement Alternatives and Ranking according to COmpromise Solution (MARCOS) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method to consider uncertainty and achieve more accurate results. After identifying six major hazards, among others, these hazards were evaluated by 15 experts using five predefined criteria in the form of a questionnaire.

Findings

By implementing neutrosophic theory and the MARCOS method, the hazard of explosion and fire with 0.765 was assigned the highest importance. Based on the criteria that threaten the success of the project, the hazards of this research were ranked.

Originality/value

This research introduces a novel approach to hazard assessment by incorporating project success factors. This not only enhances safety management but also contributes to the improvement of overall project management deliveries. The innovation lies in the application of a hybrid method that combines MARCOS and neutrosophic theory, allowing for a comprehensive consideration of uncertainties in the assessment process.

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