Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

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    Adaptability of OHSAS 18001 as a regulation in the Sri Lankan construction industry: consultant's perspective
    Senaratne, GRN; De Silva, N
    The management of health and safety is an issue that is relevant and crucial to all organizations across all industries in the globe. It is more significant and crucial for the construction industry. In Sri Lanka, the construction industry is one of the largest industries,accounting about 8.7% gross domestic product in 2013. It employs about 681,000 in 2012 of the national workforce and generates an annual turnover of up to Rs.423.4 billion. However,construction industry still remains one of the most dangerous industries due to its high work force, heavy use of high risk machineries sand lack of safety culture. This research is focused to study the potential of implementation of OHSAS 18001 as a regulation in local construction industry. Thus three objectives such as study the standard process of OHSAS 18001 requirements implementing at a site , Level of current practice of OHSAS 18001 requirements at consultants organisations and Analyse the possibility of implementing OHSAS 18001 as a regulation were set. The survey method was employed in conducting this research. Data collection was mainly through questionnaire survey that consists with structured and semi structured questions. The findings of the research showed that 15.6 % of the companies are following OHSAS 18001 and another 12 .5% have obtained OHSAS 18001 certification. In addition, 59% of the companies are following OHS policies that are quite similar to OHSAS and 71.9 % of the respondents were of the view that OHSAS 18001 can be established as a regulation. These findings will inspire the stakeholders of the construction industry to implement OHSAS 180001 in their construction sites in order to optimize the operational performances and the legislature to introduce necessary legislations to make OHSAS 180001 a regulation for the benefit of the industry and the society at large.
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    Study the limitations to implement OHSAS 18001 as a regulation in Sri Lankan construction industry: contractor's perspective
    Nedurana, HMMLB; De Silva, N
    The Construction industry, being one of the fast-growing sectors in the world, contributes high percentages for gross domestic product (GDP) in most countries. However, as a high labour-intensive and hazardous industry, many accidents are reported annually both in developed and developing countries. Within the context of Sri Lanka, many fatal construction accidents happen each year, but most are not reported due to various reasons. In the contractor’s side in construction, numerous shortcomings prevail in Occupational health and safety (OHS) practices. The internationally recognised and best practising OHSAS 18001, known as an effective tool to enhance OHS, is still being a general standard under local context. Therefore, this research attempts to study the limitations to implement OHSAS 18001 as a regulation in Sri Lanka, aiming to improve OHS at the site level. A comprehensive literature survey was conducted to collect the existing knowledge regarding the subject matter, using sources such as OHSAS 18001, past research studies, and acts and policies in other countries. An industry-wide questionnaire survey was performed to collect information on the current practice of Occupational Health & Safety with respect to the Contractor in Sri Lankan construction industry and to identify difficulties/possibilities to implement OHSAS 18001 standard as a regulation in the local construction industry, with special reference to Contractor party. The survey was limited to the construction professionals in the construction industry and consisted of Senior General Managers, Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, and Safety officers. The results revealed that OHSAS 18001 could be implemented based on Contractor’s perspective. However, top management commitment, Cost, Awareness, Training & Development, Cultural/Attitude barriers, Academic qualifications related to health and safety in Sri Lanka, and Expertise knowledge in the sector were initialised as the key factors that profoundly influence to a comprehensive OHS management system.