Abstract Pines, A., Halfon, ST and Prior, R., 1987. Occupational accidents in the construction
industry of Israel. Journal of Occupational Accidents, 9: 225–243. The long-term trends and …

Anencouraging trend of reductions in accidents and fatalities in the Danish construction
industry, brought about by the combined sustained efforts of unions, management, and …

BACKGROUND: The paper is a research review focusing on occupational safety in the
construction industry. OBJECTIVE: The purpose is to present research that highlights the …

Some improvement has occurred, therefore, and it is paralleled in the experience of many
other economically developed countries. In the United States, for example, the fatality rate in …

The advancement in social sciences has promoted a greater awareness of the sanctity of life
and the unacceptability of premature death due to accidents. This paper aims to analyze the …

The construction industry is well known as one of the riskiest industries in regard to work
accidents, even in advanced economies. This paper reviews health and safety hazards and …

The occupational injury experience of the US and Australian construction industries for 1988–
1991 was compared to identify similarities and differences in risk and to share information …

Health and safety issues have always been a major problem and concern in the construction
industry. Wherever reliable records are available, construction is found to be one of the most …

During the last decades, there has been a growing awareness about occupational safety
and health risks by the various interested parties in the construction industry. However …

The construction projects in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-member countries are peaking
as the region is in the stage of improving its infrastructures. This briefing presents the current …