Berawi, M A; Miraj, P; Arifuddin, R; Aulia, D and Rahma, S H (2022) Investigating current practice on disincentive programmes in the Indonesian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 27(2), pp. 87-107. ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
Much attention has been paid to practices and methods for improving the safety management of construction projects using an incentive approach, but limited studies that focus on the disincentive programme have been found, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. This study aims to present the findings of current practice on the disincentive programme by considering the perceptions of Indonesian construction stakeholders. In this study, a mixed-method approach through a semi-structured interview with stakeholders in the construction industry such as academics, associations and professionals, private and state-owned enterprise contractors is used. This article proposes that a penalty in terms of the cost and duration of the suspension should be enforced while strategies for alleviating increased injuries may include training, regular communication, socialisation, education, repetitive briefing and continuous supervision. It also indicates that laws and safety policies need to consider the costs suffered by personnel, families, and the ability of both small and large companies to manage such a disincentive programme.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | duration of suspension; Indonesia; occupational safety and health; penalty; work-related accidents |
| Index terms: | briefing, safety management, construction project, programme, strategy, injury, penalty, developing country, personnel, interview, supervision, duration, construction industry, occupational safety and health, Indonesia |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, control systems, scope management, project controls, occupational health and safety management, health conditions and diseases, industry analysis, regulatory law, management, production management, Geography, development economics |
| Topics: | Time Control, Legal Issues, Human Resources, International Construction, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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