Construction Safety Management

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Construction Safety Management

Construction Safety Management

Abstract

Construction Safety Management can be a hazardous business. This is widely recognised by OSH, and everyone in the construction industry. When accidents happen, the costs are high – in people, profits and productivity. One of the best ways to avoid injuries and minimise costs is through good planning and co-ordination – both before and on the job.This should start when the decision is made to go ahead with the project, and should consider all stages and parties associated with the work.

In this case, the size of the job doesn’t matter — systems do. This guide is intended as a useful tool to provide all players in the construction industry with a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities under the Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSE Act 1992). More than that, it tries to present a picture of what is possible – a future where site safety in New Zealand is as good as, or even better than, the best in the world. It’s also worth noting that following this guide could help you provide a means of demonstrating the practicable steps you have taken to fulfil your responsibilities.

Construction Safety Management

Conclusion

The construction industry has a high number of fatalities and long-term injuries. This is unacceptable in a modern society and it also makes the industry inefficient. The results from questionnaire emphasized that construction projects still pose great risks to the H&S of construction teams, because most of the respondents encountered weekly or monthly H&S difficulties. Furthermore, fatal accidents occurred regularly in both countries. This research found that the high rates of accidents are due to several common factors such as lack of safety in design, poor construction planning, inadequate  safety training, worker behavior, and lack of knowledge of site rules.