Operational analysis for controlling safety violations on construction sites in South Africa

Abstract

The persistence of accidents, injuries and fatalities on construction sites is an ongoing concern. One of the factors that cause these negative events that are yet to be addressed widely is safety violation, which is examined in this paper. A phenomenological study was undertaken in the central region of South Africa among professionals who are active in construction. The collated textual data confirmed that unsafe worksites, negligence and fatigue and intoxication are detrimental to safe operations during construction. Operational analysis and control is a process that can be used to help focus attention on the sources of safety violations while integrating all aspects of operational work in a way that does not harm people. The practical implication is that operational analysis and control can be deployed during various types of construction projects, including municipal engineering projects, with existing legislation and regulations.