Framework for project managers to manage construction safety

Teo, Evelyn Ai Lin; Ling, Florence Yean Yng; Chong, Adrian

doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2004.09.001

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“…Such higher risks are reported by other researchers (Murie, 2007). Construction sector contributes less than 10% to the gross domestic product, but take up more than 37% of all industrial accidents in Singapore (Teo, Ling & Chong, 2005). In developed economies, strong measures are adopted for reducing these risks to an acceptable level.…”

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“…In developed economies, strong measures are adopted for reducing these risks to an acceptable level. For example, a code of practice for construction safety called CP 79 is mandatory for work value above US $ 5 million in Singapore (Teo et al, 2005). However, construction risks are often ignored in developing countries spanning from Asia to South America (Koehn et al, 1995;Suazo & Jaselskis, 1993).…”

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“…There are several reasons for such differences in safety climate in the two economic worlds. Teo, Ling and Chong (2005) identified four such factors namely policy, process, incentive and personnel. The www.ccsenet.org/ibr International Business Research Vol.…”

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Construction Safety Management Climate in Kolkata, India

Guha¹,

Thakur²,

Biswas³

2013

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A literature survey has revealed that workers in construction sites are subjected to hazardous conditions all over the world and more so in developing countries. Kolkata, India is no exception. Three surveys namely workers' safety perceptions, managers' safety practices and cultural attitudes towards safety for both the workers and the managers have been conducted in four construction sites in and around Kolkata. The responses have been studied with statistical techniques like factor analysis, correlations and multiple regressions. The cultural dimensions were based on Hofstede (1991). It has been found that the awareness and belief of the workers have no significant correlations with the cultural dimensions. The workers have no safety related cultural ties and would be logical in accepting safety prescriptions. It has been further noted that workers' sensitivity to safety awareness is positively correlated with operational practices of managers. Therefore, enhanced safety training to managers which is comparatively easier would increase safety awareness among the managers which in turn would increase the safety awareness to workers.

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Construction Safety Management Climate in Kolkata, India

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Thakur²,

Biswas³

2013

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“…Safety incentives are also used to reduce the incidence of injury at construction sites [3,4]. Site safety itself is affected by four main factors: company safety policy, construction process, safe management of personnel and incentives [5]. …”

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Construction Health and Safety: Effectiveness of Safety Incentive Programme

Zulkefli

Ulang

Baharum

2014

SHS Web of Conferences

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Abstract. Safety incentive programmes or awards have become a standard practice for most construction companies as an effort to improve their safety performance on worksites. Providing incentives in the construction industry is an action which aims to motivate contractors and workers to achieve the objectives set by a project's management in order to improve overall performance on the project. This study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of such incentives and analyse the extent of involved parties' contribution to the success of the programme. It was found that workers have become motivated and site safety performance has also improved since the implementation of the safety incentive programme. Incentives are divided into two categories, (1) monetary and (2) non-monetary. These were evaluated based on workers' rate of achievement or behaviour.

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“…As in many other countries, the construction sector in the occupied Palestinian territories is the largest industrial sector and has the highest accident rate [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. The safety and protection of the workforce are therefore major concerns.…”

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Workers’ safety in the construction industry in the southern West Bank of Palestine

Mi¹,

Ia²

2012

Easter Mediterr Health J

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There are few data about safety in the construction industry in Palestine. The main aim of the study was to assess worker's experiences and perceptions of safety at construction sites in Hebron and Bethlehem governorates of the West Bank. A structured questionnaire was completed through direct interviews with 349 construction workers. Of the respondents, 34.6% had experienced work-related accidents, 13.0% and 65.6% indicated that their workplace did not have a first-aid kit or trained first-aid specialist respectively, 35.8% reported that their work sites did not have safety tools and 83.7% had not received safety training. Workers perceived that awareness and training were the most frequent factor affecting workers' safety, with the foreman position having the greatest impact on the workers' safety. Greater enforcement of the current Palestinian safety laws is needed. RÉSUMÉ Les données sur la sécurité des travailleurs sont rares dans l'industrie du bâtiment en Palestine. Le principal objectif de l'étude était d'évaluer l'expérience et la perception de la sécurité chez les travailleurs sur les sites de construction des gouvernorats d'Hébron et de Bethléem en Cisjordanie. Un questionnaire structuré a été rempli lors d'entretiens individuels avec 349 ouvriers du bâtiment. Au total, 34,6 % d'entre eux avaient une expérience des accidents du travail ; 13,0 % et 65,6 % respectivement ont indiqué que leur lieu de travail n'était pas équipé d'une trousse de premiers secours ou ne bénéficiait pas de la présence d'un secouriste qualifié ; 35,8 % ont déclaré que leur lieu de travail ne disposait pas d'outils de sécurité et 83,7 % n'avaient pas reçu de formation sur la sécurité. Les travailleurs considéraient que la sensibilisation et la formation étaient les facteurs influant le plus souvent sur leur sécurité, et que le rôle du contremaître était très important en la matière. Une application plus stricte des lois palestiniennes sur la sécurité est nécessaire.‫املتوسط‬ ‫لرشق‬ ‫الصحية‬ ‫املجلة‬ ‫عرش‬ ‫الثامن‬ ‫املجلد‬ ‫العارش‬ ‫العدد‬ 1029

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Framework for project managers to manage construction safety

Cited by 219 publications

References 31 publications

Construction Safety Management Climate in Kolkata, India

Construction Safety Management Climate in Kolkata, India

Construction Health and Safety: Effectiveness of Safety Incentive Programme

Workers’ safety in the construction industry in the southern West Bank of Palestine

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