A Study of Construction Accidents and Preventive Measures

Ng, Hui Ni (2022) A Study of Construction Accidents and Preventive Measures. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

Accidents occur at construction sites are due to the faults of either the construction companies or the workers themselves. It is disheartening that the victims suffer injuries, death, loss or damage of properties. At the same time, construction accidents also has the cost and time implication on the projects. These can cause cost overrun and delay in completion of projects. Therefore identifying the various causes and effect of accidents on construction sites and proposing preventive measures to reduce the accidents should be acknowledged. A designed questionnaire was administered and descriptive statistics tool such as mean index and ranking were used for the analysis. The targeted to professionals in the construction industry such as Grades G5, G6 and G7 contractors who register under CIDB, project manager and project engineers. This study examines the major causes of construction accidents, the effects and repercussions of accidents at construction sites and the efficacy of safety precautions created for construction sites. From the research lack of Personal Protective Element is the main cause of accidents on construction sites, workers are also the major victims of these site accidents, extreme delays in the completion of the project is the major effect caused by these accidents in project execution. To ensure safety and to reduce the occurrence of construction site accidents to the minimum, management of construction firms such as contractors must undertake and implement some of the context of this study such as wear Personal Protective Element, training on safety measures and accident prevention methods, project safety orientation and enforcing safety rules.