Health and Safety Management in Construction with the Pneumatic Caisson

The modern construction using the pneumatic caisson has multiple unique advantages in construction of bridge foundations and underground works, and is widely used in Japan. Introduced hereby are the site management for health and safety in operation under high air pressure, and the site management of the operator, equipment and measurement. Finally, the diseases thus caused are revealed, such as the decompression sickness and hypoxic ischemic disease, and preventive measures against poison, fire and other hidden dangers during construction.