Evaluating the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan on Construction Site

Abstract

Construction work is loaded with dangers, such as heavy machinery, scaffolding, and working at great heights, all of which have the potential to cause injuries or, in extreme cases, death. In order to monitor these risks, Occupational Health and Safety Management Plans (OHSMPs) have been developed and are critical in ensuring the welfare of workers and the proper execution of construction projects. This study seeks to analyze how effective OHSMPs are in minimizing workplace accidents and enhancing a positive safety culture. Using a mixed-methods approach, it integrates quantitative data about accident rates and analyzes qualitative data given by staff members in the feedback provided by workers, safety officers, and site managers. The analysis of the safety policies, training programs, risk evaluation documentation, and incident reports enables the research to identify patterns regarding the implementation of OHSMPs and the frequency and severity of workplace accidents. Other surveys and interviews capture the problems associated with the attitude of the workers toward safety culture, safety compliance, and engagement with safety enforcement. The preliminary analysis indicates that robust OHSMPs that are systematically enforced result in reduction in the number of workplace accidents, injuries, and noncompliance with the OHSMP. Good plans include step-by-step training, ongoing risk reviews, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety decision-making by staff. Nevertheless, barriers such as poor training, poor management engagement, and suboptimal worker-supervisor communication all work against effective OHSMP implementation. This investigation highlights the need for a specific, integrated approach towards safety management.