FACILITATORS AND INHIBITORS TO THE COMMUNICATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT LONDON 2012: LESSONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

摘要

Despite recent developments, the standard of health and safety in construction remains poor compared to other industries. Communication has long been considered an important factor in the implementation of health and safety initiatives. This paper is based on research at the London 2012 Olympic Park construction project. The paper highlights the importance of communication and the factors which facilitate and inhibit it in the implementation of health and safety initiatives.