An Analysis of the Safety Education for Foreign Laborer in Construction Site

Abstract

In recent years, the number of foreign workers employed on construction sites in Korea has been on the rise, and industrial accidents involving foreign workers have become a social issue. Yet despite this fact, the interest in safety education for foreign workers has still been relatively low. For this reason, the purpose of this study is to analyze the current state of safety education for foreign construction workers. To conduct an analysis of the current status, we surveyed foreign construction workers currently working at construction sites. Based on the results of this survey, we have derived an outline for an improvement plan founded on an awareness of and problems in safety education for foreign workers.

Safety training for migrant workers in the construction industry: A systematic review and future research agenda.

“…Audiovisual materials were used to facilitate learning in a low-skilled workforce with limited host country language abilities (Evia, 2011; Shin, Nam, Kim, & Kim, 2013; Won, Kwon, Jung, Kim, & Shin, 2013). Harrington et al (2009) reported interactive, practical activities, such as group discussions and tailgate training, were perceived as useful.…”

“…New challenges appear as digitalization and information and communications technology offer a wider array of options that, when properly designed, may be especially useful for the target population, offering trainees the opportunity to acquire learning at their own pace, potentially with less spoken language. Methods such as e-learning, gamification, behavioral modeling, simulation, practice in “close to real context situations,” social media, experiential learning, and communities of practice may support classroom teaching (Evia, 2011; Forst et al, 2013; Shin et al, 2013; Won et al, 2013).…”