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  • Construction Industry
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The construction sector is vital for Pakistan's infrastructure development.
  • Workers face significant occupational safety and health (OSH) risks, leading to high injury rates.
  • These vulnerabilities impact worker well-being and hinder sustainable development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate OSH vulnerabilities among construction workers in Pakistan.
  • To identify sociodemographic factors contributing to occupational injuries.
  • To analyze injury trends and contributing factors over time.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Labour Force Survey (LFS) data from 2001-02 to 2017-18.
  • Utilized the index value trend method for injury analysis.
  • Examined injuries by age, province, education, occupation, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Higher injury risks observed in younger, rural, low-skilled, and less-educated workers.
  • Unsafe practices (e.g., neglecting protective equipment) and hazardous site conditions are primary injury causes.
  • Persistent vulnerabilities noted across provinces and occupations, despite minor improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted OSH interventions are crucial, including safety training and mandatory compliance.
  • Formalization of informal labor is recommended to improve worker protection.
  • Integrating OSH with social protection programs can enhance workforce health and safety.