Hassanein, A A G and Hanna, R S (2008) Safety performance in the Egyptian construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(6), pp. 451-455. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This study presents the results of a questionnaire survey that was conducted among a selected sample of large-size contractors operating in Egypt, as well as a comparison of the safety approaches in both the United States and Egypt. The results revealed that safety programs applied by large-size contractors in Egypt were less formal than those applied by their American counterparts. Only a few companies out of the surveyed sample had accident records broken down by projects and provided workers with formal safety orientation. Finally, the study recommended that reforms in the way of the employer's contribution to social insurance were necessary; thereby linking accident insurance costs to the contractor's safety performance. This is meant to serve as a strong incentive for safety management.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contractors; Egypt; safety |
| Index terms: | Egypt, construction industry, safety orientation, insurance, safety programs, safety management, safety performance, questionnaire, survey, United States |
| Subjects: | health safety and environment, Geography, occupational health and safety management, industry analysis, data collection methods, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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