Suresh, Subashini and Renukappa, Suresh and Alghanmi, Ibrahim and Mushatat , Sabah and Olayinka, Raymond
(2017)
Examining the Satisfaction Level of Construction Workers Regarding
Safety Management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Construction in Developing Countries , 22 (1).
pp. 97-113.
ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
The importance of the construction industry in Saudi Arabia cannot be
overemphasised, as it provides the infrastructure required for other sectors of the economy to
grow, thus reflecting the level of economic development in the country. However, in Saudi
Arabia, the construction industry is among the most hazardous, with a high level of accidents
and fatalities. This study examines health and safety practices in the construction industry of
Saudi Arabia and identifies opportunities for improvement. It also discusses the safety
climate. The study adopted a quantitative approach in which a survey questionnaire was
distributed and returned at a 60% response rate. The survey data were analysed using
descriptive statistics with SPSS statistical software. The findings show that the Saudi Arabia
construction industry has made improvements in health and safety standards; however,
there are opportunities for further improvement. There are on-going efforts to maintain
reasonable health and safety standards for employees on-site, but conditions off-site,
particularly those of migrant employees on fixed-term labour contracts, are difficult. Unpaid
wages and lack of welfare facilities contribute to physical and psychological stresses that are
linked to impaired on-site performance, lack of motivation, lack of productivity and a lack of
interest in adhering to health and safety guidelines. The study concludes that it is possible to
improve health and safety in the construction industry through the effective enforcement of
existing health and safety laws, enacting legislation regarding off-site health and safety for
migrant workers, maintaining a fund for social security, and improving the regulation of
commercial and contractual transactions. This study contributes to the knowledge of
government policy and decision making in implementing health and safety regulations in the
construction industry.
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