Subcontracting, Foreign Workers and Job Safety in the Singapore Construction Industry

Framework for project managers to manage construction safety

“…Esto exige una continua colaboración entre contratistas y subcontratistas, ya que la falta de comunicación, control y coordinación (Debrah et al, 2001) junto con el inadecuado comportamiento de las empresas subcontratadas son una de las principales causas del fallo del proyecto y de la siniestrabilidad (Ardite et al, 2005;Camino-López et al, 2008).…”

A Literature Review on the Causes of Construction Accidents

“…Being able to share personal problems with someone has a positive effect on safety. Furthermore, workers who feel that their employer cares about their welfare usually have better safety records than those who feel otherwise (Debrah and Ofori 2001). 3.…”

“…Immigrants: foreign migrant workers tend to be more prone to accidents. Many of them can speak only in their own dialects and find it difficult to understand safety rules on site (Debrah and Ofori 2001). 4.…”

“…In Singapore, the large number of illiterates and untrained foreign workers in the industry who were farmers and fishermen before usually leave Singapore after working two to three years with all the training provided. Therefore, contractors do not spend time and money to train them and cause safety problems (Debrah and Ofori 2001). 5.…”

Construction Safety Management Climate in Kolkata, India

“…One of the examples is employment of a chain of subcontractors common worldwide. The actual work is ultimately carried over by relatively tiny firms under influence of intense competition, poor middle management and effective communications leading to safety breach (Debrah & Ofori, 2001). The factor is related to macro economy of construction sector and is extraneous to a site safety plan.…”