WE are seeing numerous construction mishaps, some resulting in loss of human lives, occurring in the country. Most of the fatalities involved foreign construction workers who had come to our country to earn a decent living. They end up doing 3D (dirty, dangerous and difficult) jobs which we locals often shun. Sadly, lives are lost due to negligence and the irresponsible attitude of unscrupulous construction companies.
There seems to be a lackadaisical attitude among these companies towards occupational safety and health (OSH). In the quest to increase their profit margins, they often cut corners in areas of safety and health. Some companies conveniently shift the blame of accidents and deaths among the workers to the sub-contractors when a mishap happens.
