The Safety and Health Management of Road Construction in the First Congressional District of Quezon Province: A Basis for an Enhancement Program
Keywords:
safety and health management, road construction, working conditionsAbstract
This study aimed to assess the level of safety and health management of road construction sites in the First Congressional District of Quezon province. The respondents were the project manager, project engineer, project inspector/supervisors, materials engineer, foreman, skilled laborers, laborers, and equipment operators of two (2) road widening constructions in Lucban, Quezon, one (1) road widening construction in Tayabas City, Quezon and one (1) road widening construction in Mauban, Quezon. The study used descriptive research, and data were obtained from the unstructured questionnaire. The data gathered through the research instruments were treated through mean scores and weighted mean. Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: respondents mostly were male and 25 years old or younger. The topics were categorized into four (4): road works safety; disposal and management of spoils and debris; working conditions of the employees; and construction work/activity. The results and interpretation of the questionnaire were used as a guide in the proposed enhancement program for the safety and health management on the road construction site.
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