OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT DURING EXECUTION PHASES OF MID-RISE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
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https://doi.org/10.29121/ijoest.v9.i2.2025.673Keywords:
Construction Industry, Occupational Accidents, Occupational Safety, Safety Management, Safety PracticesAbstract
The construction industry is critical to India's economy, but it also has the highest occupational fatality rate of any sector, emphasizing the importance of improved safety management. Workers, who play an important role in construction, are frequently involved in accidents caused by unsafe practices and inadequate safety measures. Occupational safety during the execution phase of mid-rise residential projects is critical for protecting workers and meeting project deadlines. Despite regulations such as the BOCW Act of 1996 and the Factories Act of 1948, gaps in implementation and enforcement continue to impede effective safety management practices.
This paper identifies the primary causes of site accidents, conducts a literature review to assess current occupational safety management practices on residential construction sites, and investigates barriers to their implementation. By bridging the gap between documented protocols and on-ground application, this study aims to foster safer working environments in construction. Survey results show that effective safety management reduces accidents and ensures site safety, positively impacting the industry.
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