| Author | Im Chamrong |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-02-19 |
| Subject(s) | Construction industry--Cambodia--Safety measures
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Construction is widely accepted as a difficult, dirty and dangerous activity. The number of
accident in construction much higher than other industries. There are three times as many
fatalities on construction sites in developing countries than industrialized one.
Development of awareness towards human values in industrialized countries like USA,
Japan, UK etc. has forced appropriate safety management systems, but it is lacking in
developing countries like Cambodia.
Occupational safety and health is at the very basic level in Cambodia. Prevailing practice is
not sufficient to promote and safeguard the health and safety condition of the workers.
There are laws that do not work. Safety standards are missing. Technology is becoming
advanced and complex and work method demands superior skills but the organization and
management of safety in construction firms, projects and sites are oriented to the
traditional techniques and manual labors. The main reason behind this seems to be the cost
for the safety. For the contractors the cost of compliance of law is more than the cost of
non-compliance.
This study discusses the existing safety management systems in Cambodia with particular
emphasis on government regulations, training, insurance policies and compensation
system, and personal protective equipment. The study also recommends some policies for
the implementation for the enhancement of occupational safety and health in construction
industry of Cambodia. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam |
| Examination Committee(s) | Ogunlana, Stephen Olu ;Pichai Nimityongskul |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2002 |