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Publication

Improvement of Health and Safety in Construction Sites in Sri Lanka

Author/Presenter: Darshana, W. D.
Abstract:

This research specifically investigated the safety perceptions, attitudes, and behavior of construction workers and the management of safety practices. By analyzing its results, this study demonstrates that a majority of construction companies in Sri Lanka that were considered in the study have very little risk awareness and that they do not consider health and safety as important issues. The aim of this research was to understand from the data gathered and by analyzing the mechanism of injuries, the value of a Health and Safety Policy and prevent preventable accidents and illnesses by ensuring a good reporting system.

Source: Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Volume: 50
Issue: 1
Publication Date: February 2017
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Crash Analysis; Crash Data; Data Collection; Prevention; Work Zones; Worker Safety

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