ABSTRACT
Construction sites have the potential for serious accidents as there are many people close together, many activities are unpredictable and the tolerance towards risk is traditionally quite high, making the frequency and impact of unplanned activities very high. Although there is a poor health and safety record on construction sites the mass of legislation designed to reduce accident reduction has not been as effective as could be hoped. Health conditions are less visible, but just as critical to improving conditions and their recent link with the impact of construction on the environment has given this a higher profile. Accident prevention, good health and safety and environmental management is the key to improving conditions and reducing accidents that occur.
