ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the gaps observed in construction accident causation theories. It describes the gaps in the theoretical framework with emphasis on the conceptual frameworks of Heinrich and the accident root causes tracing model (ARCTM). The identified gaps are government support and contractor's organizational culture. The consideration of the identified gaps is based on the notion that an health and safety (H&S) compliance model cannot be achieved without government support and consideration of a contractor's organizational culture. Organizational culture is an organization's values, assumptions and expectations. In addressing the contractor's organizational culture gap, the contractor should intensify the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and ensure their proper and continuous use.
