A Survey of the Causes and Effects of Accidents in Construction Industry

Lim, Kai Fan (2023) A Survey of the Causes and Effects of Accidents in Construction Industry. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

According to a review on the causes and effects of accidents in the construction business, it was discovered that a substantial part of accidents in the sector are brought on by human factors such insufficient safety precautions, a lack of experience, and inadequate training. These accidents can have serious consequences, including delays in project completion and financial loss due to fatalities, injuries, and property damage. The study emphasises the need of putting into place efficient safety measures and training courses to lower accident rates and enhance worker safety in the construction industry. This research aims to survey the causes and effects of accidents in construction industry. The objectives of this research are to identify factors causing accidents on construction site, assess the relationship between causes and effects of accidents, investigate the safety policies and measures taken to prevent accidents at construction site. A literature review and questionnaire survey are carried out to help the goals be met. An online questionnaire survey sent to registered contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) received 174 responses. With the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), descriptive analysis and inferential analysis such as one-way ANOVA, independent samples t-test and multiple regression were conducted to answer the research objectives. In the end, these findings might be used as a guide for future research into the causes and effects of accidents in the construction industry.