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Safety cost management in construction companies: A proposal classification.
M López-Alonso1, M P Ibarrondo-Dávila2, M C Rubio1
1Department of Construction Engineering and Engineering Projects, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|June 18, 2016
Summary
This study proposes a new classification for construction health and safety costs, distinguishing between safety and non-safety expenses. This framework aids in better cost management and accounting for occupational health and safety in the industry.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Accounting Systems
Background:
- Construction health and safety cost estimation faces challenges due to complex allocation, insufficient data, and lack of specific accounting models.
- Hidden costs associated with workplace accidents often lead to underestimation of true health and safety expenditures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing occupational health and safety cost management studies.
- To propose a novel classification system for health and safety costs in the construction sector.
Main Methods:
- An empirical study was conducted involving the estimation of health and safety costs.
- Data was collected from 40 construction worksites.
Main Results:
- A new classification system for health and safety costs is introduced, categorizing them into 'safety costs' and 'non-safety costs'.
- This classification provides a structured approach to understanding and managing these expenses.
Conclusions:
- Company health and safety policies costs should be integrated into accounting systems for improved analysis and control.
- The proposed classification of health and safety costs serves as a foundation for better financial management of safety measures.
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