2015
DOI: 10.1155/2015/590810
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Studies on Labour Safety in Construction Sites

Abstract: Construction industry has accomplished extensive growth worldwide particularly in past few decades. For a construction project to be successful, safety of the structures as well as that of the personnel is of utmost importance. The safety issues are to be considered right from the design stage till the completion and handing over of the structure. Construction industry employs skilled and unskilled labourers subject to construction site accidents and health risks. A proper coordination between contractors, cli… Show more

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“…www.ijsrp.org are most of the time learning "on the job". The literature review shows the construction industry in India contributes to 16.4% of fatal occupational accidents worldwide [2]. Similar alarming statistics can be expected from Bhutan if the importance of OHS policies and procedures continues to be overlooked.…”
Section: Construction Safety In Bhutan (Practices and Scenario)mentioning
confidence: 76%
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“…www.ijsrp.org are most of the time learning "on the job". The literature review shows the construction industry in India contributes to 16.4% of fatal occupational accidents worldwide [2]. Similar alarming statistics can be expected from Bhutan if the importance of OHS policies and procedures continues to be overlooked.…”
Section: Construction Safety In Bhutan (Practices and Scenario)mentioning
confidence: 76%
“…Studies have illustrated that deficiencies in risk management contribute to 84% of workplace accidents in the construction sector in Britain, followed by problems arising from workers (70%), shortcomings of equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (56%), workplace issues (49%), and suitability and conditions of materials (27%) [9]. That employers, employees and society pay a high price regarding construction is clear; thus, safety awareness among construction industries has been increasingly realized and emphasized over the past few decades [2].…”
Section: Construction Safetymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Poor coordination, absence of legitimate directions and misconstruing between working exchanges all can prompt development mishaps. As indicated by Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, segment 24 [2,4], the workers are capable to wear or use at all the seasons of any defensive gear or apparel which gave by the business. Great housekeeping is the best safeguards against mishaps amid development.…”
Section: Fig 1accidents Statistics During Constructionmentioning
confidence: 99%