Paper #5

Strategic Management of Health and Safety at Work: Critical Insights for HR Professionals in the Construction Sector

Adel Ali Yassin Alzyoud and Habil Slade Ogalo

Abstract: The present article aims to underline the role and importance of health and safety in the workplace particularly in the construction sector. The article is posed to shed light and hence, educate professionals working in the construction sector on one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. The paper outline outline how the sector operates, and the importance of health and safety of employees is in this sector. The paper outlines the various types of hazardous and the acts that could cause health and safety issues for the workers in the construction sector. Following to this, the paper outlines the significant role of human resource department and HR professionals in the sector in this regard. The paper provides an insightful information on some of the core aspects that personnel management professionals in this sector could work on to help avoid any unintended consequences.

Keywords: Strategic management; Health and safety; Construction sector; HRM.