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London 2012: occupational health in the construction programme
1Olympic Delivery Authority, 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LN, UK. lawrence.waterman@london2012.com
Summary
This study examines occupational health strategies in the UK construction sector, focusing on the 2012 Olympic Games construction. It highlights a shift towards organizations managing health internally, moving beyond expert-led services.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Construction Management
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The UK construction industry faces significant occupational health challenges.
- The 2012 Olympic Games construction program in London provides a case study for examining these challenges.
- There is a recognized shift in occupational health management from external expert services to internal organizational responsibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the approach to occupational health within the UK construction industry.
- To analyze the specific occupational health plans for the 2012 Olympic Games construction program.
- To understand the broader context influencing these occupational health strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of occupational health approaches in the UK construction sector.
- Analysis of the Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA) plans for worker health during the 2012 Olympic Games construction.
- Examination of the transition towards internal management of health issues within organizations.
Main Results:
- The ODA is developing comprehensive health assurance plans for thousands of construction workers.
- These plans are informed by recent advancements in occupational health, emphasizing internal management.
- The approach integrates stakeholder consultation and lessons learned from broader industry trends.
Conclusions:
- The 2012 Olympic Games construction serves as a model for implementing robust occupational health strategies.
- The move towards organizational responsibility for health is a key trend in the construction industry.
- Effective occupational health management requires both broad contextual understanding and specific, tailored plans.
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