Analysis of Safety Factors and Accident Prevention Strategies in Construction Sites

Abstract

This research aimed to study accident prevention strategies in construction work in Songkhla Province. Due to economic expansion and urbanization, construction has become a crucial part of meeting housing demand. Public buildings have played a significant role in Songkhla's urban society. Four key aspects were considered: safety management, personal safety, workplace safety, and equipment safety. Data were obtained from a questionnaire survey of 100 construction workers from construction projects registered with the Building Control Division, Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, Songkhla Province. Based on the work progress, twenty projects were selected with their work progress exceeding 30 percent of the contracted construction period. Questionnaires were used to collect the data and analyze by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results indicate that workplace and equipment safety are well managed, but safety management still needs further development. Furthermore, factors such as education level, work experience, personal safety, and equipment significantly influenced accident prevention behavior. This data can be used to refine construction safety policies and fully address the revised research objectives.