SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION  

A CASE STUDY OF C59 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

By

Ngo Thanh Duc

Abstract

             

Most construction companies can give purpose why they want to implement safety management systems. A safety management system is well designed can help reduce injuries and illnesses and prevent risks and hazards. Also, a good management system can increase efficiency, improve productivity and service quality, thus contributing to increase the prestige of the company.

Safety in construction is always a big problem. Especially the safety management system must be improved, the new minimize accidents. Despite of many improvements in construction safety but still higher than other countries in the region.

Through an evaluation of a number of typical cases of accidents in the construction of the STU project of C59 Construction Company, I want to evaluate the safety plan and project safety management system C59 Company. Furthermore, I would like to improve the safety management system is the company to prevent accidents.

Executive summary

Rationale of research

This research has been conducted to identify factors affecting safety management in Construction projects in Vietnam.

Objectives of study

To study accidents in construction projects in Vietnam, access project safety plan and analyze strengths and weakness to propose recommendations.

Methodology  

The exploratory research method is used to study Project safety plan of construction sites in Vietnam.

Findings and conclusion

Companies often assert power over the quality of work performed. However, they paid little attention to safety issues. This is an important factor to enhance the prestige of the company.
Analysis of a number of accidents occurred in the STU project, the safety plan has not been fully implemented. Due to the nature and intensity of hazardous work, the effects of weather and environment. The accident rate will increase if we do not implement safety management.

       Subjects of safety management including factors such as: people, equipment and environment.

 Company 59 should implement the following issues.

·         Supervisory skills must be enhanced to ensure the most effective safety.

·         Ensure safety in construction organization.

·         Enhanced skills training for workers

·         Providing adequate labor protection (helmets,shoes,safetybelts)
Regularly check and monitor safety equipment.

In Vietnam, the safety committee will issue general regulations. This refers to the responsibilities and work of each person.

Due to the characteristics of each different company, so there will be adapted during the implementation process. any measure, the ultimate goal is to ensure safety for workers

Recommendations

COMPANY 59 should have some adjustments with their Safety management system. They are :

·         Top manager should has commitment to supporting OH&S

·         Ensure that human resource is adequate for implementing and maintaining Safety Management System

·         Establish the incentive program in order to motivate workers doing their jobs safely

o   Behaviors required to achieve a safety reward should be specified and perceived as achievable by participants

o   Everyone who meets behavioral criteria should be rewarded

o   It is better for many participants to receive small rewards than for one person to receive a large reward

o   Rewards should be displayable and represent safety achievement (I.e., coffee mugs, t-shirts, hats or jackets with a safety message)

o   Contests should not reward one group at the expense of others

o   Groups should not be penalized (lose rewards) for failure by individuals

o   Progress towards achieving a safety reward should be systematically monitored and publicly posted

A number of important provisions to ensure safety for workers in construction, especially for tall buildings

·         Health

·         Working mode

·         Working conditions

·         Safety Training