IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BY THE CONTRACTORS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN LIBYA : CASE STUDIES

This paper was carried out to study the implementation of safety and health requirements by contractors in the construction industry in Libya. The objective of this study is to identify the factors that contribute to the low implementation of safety and health requirements in Libya and to identify the dimensions that contribute to the satisfaction level of the workers towards the implementation of these requirements by their companies. The purpose of this study is to analyze the various factors that contribute towards these low implementation of the safety and health requirements in Libya. Among the factors identified are budget, awareness and understanding, inadequate training, equipment and facilities and lastly workers’ attitude. It was also aimed to observe the level of commitments from the management of these companies to its implementation and also to examine their awareness and understanding. It was found that lack of awareness; training and the worker’s attitude itself contribute to the low implementation of these safety and health requirements in Libya.