Improving safety performance in construction projects in the Gaza Strip
Other Title(s)
تحسين أداء السلامة في مشاريع الإنشاءات بقطاع غزة
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
University
Islamic University
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Department of Civil Engineering
University Country
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2005
English Abstract
Construction is one of the most hazardous industries due to its unique nature. Most researches done into occupational health and safety have shown that the high rates of injury are primarily due to inadequate, or non-existent of health and safety systems in sites.
Therefore, the application of safety in construction sites effectively contributes to reduce these rates. This research evaluates the application of the current safety regulations, describes safety procedures adopted by owners, consultants, contractors, governmental institutions, and insurance companies, and assesses the suitability of these regulations and procedures for the Gaza Strip environment and workforce.
It also discusses problems associated with enforcing safety regulations at construction sites.
Furthermore, the study identifies the role played by different construction parties in applying the safety systems in the construction sites in the Gaza Strip. Data was gathered from contractors, consultants, and owners by using a questionnaire to assess the safety performance in construction projects.
110 questionnaires were distributed.
The responding rate exceeded 75 % from the invited parties. The study concludes that management of owners, consultants, and contractors are all aware of the importance of safety in construction.
However, they do not actively pursue the effective ways to achieve the safety goals.
Recommendations of this research were suggested to activate the roles of government, insurance, designer, consultant, owner, and contractor.
Government should develop and oblige construction safety regulations.
Government and insurance should arrange construction site visits to insure the application of safety measures in the sites.
Consultants should participate the owners to improve the validity and the sufficiency of the safety provisions in the contracts.
Contractors should carry out a detailed safety work plan which gives an opportunity to perform each task safely.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
98
Table of Contents
Abstract.
Table of contents.
Chapter one : introduction.
Chapter two : Literature review.
Chpater three : Methodology.
Chapter four : Results & discussion.
Chapter five : Conclusion & recommendations.
References
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hassunah, Ahmad Muhammad. (2005). Improving safety performance in construction projects in the Gaza Strip. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-301007
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hassunah, Ahmad Muhammad. Improving safety performance in construction projects in the Gaza Strip. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University. (2005).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-301007
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hassunah, Ahmad Muhammad. (2005). Improving safety performance in construction projects in the Gaza Strip. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-301007
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-301007
