HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: THE CASE OF SUNSHINE CONSTRUCTION.

Abstract

This research deals with the study of health and safety risk management in building construction in case of sunshine construction projects. The objective of the research were to assess occupational health and safety risk management in construction industry, to measure the level of awareness of employees of the construction industry regarding construction safety program & to identify major factors causing accidents in construction sites .Different literature was assessed to show that health & safety risk management is very important process that helps in making projects successful. Data is collected from progress report, Site observation, questionnaire & interview from sunshine construction company to observe their awareness and how they deal health & safety risk management in building projects. The findings of the research indicated that the standard of safety and health in sunshine construction PLC is very poor. The study shows that companies have no safety officer and safety committee on site and also Safety meetings and trainings are not conducted and also there is poor provision and use of safety equipments (PPE).The study also reveals that most frequent type of accident that occurs at construction sites are working at height, hit falling object, manual handling, dust, & noise are the most critical hazards respectively. Further findings of this study show that Lack of awareness in both workers and project manager, Cost of safety preventing methods, less attention by the company & Time pressure are Major Challenges of Safety and health risk Management. The study recommends Government organizations like the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs should develop occupational safety rules and regulations and implement legal rights for workers safety.