Legal Compliance Assessment of Construction Safety Practices in Road Projects
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20489565Keywords:
Construction Safety, Legal Compliance, Road Construction, Safety Regulations, Workplace SafetyAbstract
The construction industry is widely recognized as one of the most hazardous sectors, particularly in road construction projects where workers are exposed to severe risks associated with heavy equipment, moving traffic, and unpredictable environmental conditions. This study utilized a descriptive research design to assess the level of legal compliance in construction safety practices across various road projects and to identify the primary challenges affecting the implementation of these safety regulations. Through purposive sampling, data were collected via structured questionnaires from twenty-one (21) respondents, comprising project engineers and safety officers directly engaged in active road construction activities. The findings revealed a distinct divergence between policy and execution: administrative safety practices, such as securing work permits, maintaining documentation procedures, and conducting initial safety orientations, demonstrated relatively higher levels of legal compliance. Conversely, operational safety practices, including the execution of emergency preparedness drills and fostering active worker participation, demonstrated relatively lower levels of compliance, suggesting that while formal safety procedures are generally institutionalized, practical on-site enforcement remains inconsistent. Consequently, the study concluded that despite the existence of established safety regulations, critical gaps in field implementation continue to persist. To bridge these gaps, it is recommended that construction companies strengthen field supervision, mandate regular safety training alongside hands-on emergency drills, improve on-site hazard communication, and guarantee the absolute availability of adequate safety resources. Furthermore, continuous monitoring and stringent enforcement by relevant regulatory authorities are essential to cultivate a proactive safety culture and promote legally compliant road construction practices.
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