Enshassi, A (1997) Construction safety issues in Gaza Strip. Building Research & Information, 25(6), pp. 370-373. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
A survey of the causes of accidents on building sites, the current safety procedures used by local contractors and recommendations for improved safety. Safety is considered a critical problem in developed and developing countries. The author examines the causes of accidents on building sites and the safety procedures used by local contractors in Gaza Strip. A wide range of recommendations are necessary if hazards are to be eliminated and accidents reduced. Recommendations include a suitable training programme, supervisory methods for product quality and working conditions on site, improved working conditions, a safety regulatory framework including a safety institution, standards, and penalties.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | accidents; contractors; gaza strip; management; safety |
| Index terms: | survey, building site, product quality, programme, construction safety, working conditions, local contractor, Gaza Strip, penalty, developing country |
| Subjects: | quality assurance, site and location studies, environmental health, regulatory law, development economics, employment law, data collection methods, physical geography and landforms, project controls, practitioner |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Time Control, Geographical Context, International Construction, Sustainability, Quality Management, Research Practice, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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