Evaluating safety and health practices in construction sector for implementation
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Evaluating safety and health practices in construction sector for implementation
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate contractors’ health and safety with regard to their personnel, workspace, and tools. Additionally, it sought to assess adherence to occupational health and safety regulations concerning heavy machinery operations, civil works projects, a health and safety plan, and occupational safety and health training. In order to objectively assess the variable or variables of interest, it combines quantitative research with a self-created questionnaire that forecasts and explains concepts that may be applied to other individuals and places. The questionnaire is chosen, produced, and standardized with validity and reliability in mind. The results showed that respondents only partially followed workplace, work equipment, and people safety and health regulations related to construction. The requirements for occupational health and safety were partially satisfied in the areas of heavy machinery operations, civil works projects, health and safety plans, and occupational safety and health training. Additionally, a portion of the construction safety and health level of compliance was fulfilled. Therefore, it is recommended that construction firms use the updated construction safety model.
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