Assessment of Safety Management Practices in Building Construction Projects. The Case of Geom Luigi Varnero Impresa Construction P.L.C.
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2023-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The construction industry is the foundation of both the global and Ethiopian economies, and it’s one of the major employers of the work force in Ethiopia. Thus, issues with safety and health in the construction of buildings are a significant and global problem that requires careful study as they have an impact on both the productivity of the project and the lives of the employees. The aim of this research was to assess the current safety and health management practices in building construction projects under Geom Luigi Varnero Impresa Construction in Addis Ababa. Descriptive research design and a qualitative research approach were employed in this project, and both primary and secondary data were utilized. The data was gathered through semi-structured interviews from twelve respondents and supported with site observation and document review methods. The data was analyzed thematically and interpreted using the descriptive method. After analyzing the data, the findings revealed that the company has very good health and safety practices in building construction projects. The results of the study indicated that the company has a structured safety and health management system implemented throughout the organization. The health and safety management practices that are being used for safety and health management in projects are based on HS policy, an OSH plan, and a company procedure for implementing OSH. After interpreting the findings, the researcher recommended that the company concentrate on training and orienting employees based on their understanding of safety, since most minor construction site accidents result from employee carelessness or lack of awareness. Also, it should specifically allocate a portion of the project budget to health and safety concerns, both the cost of accidents and the cost of prevention
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Safety