| Summary: | The construction industry is unique among industries. The activities of construction
often take place outdoor under conditions not condusive for safety and health. Workers in the
construction sites have to face constant change in the nature of work, the location of work and
the mix of workers. The nature of most accidents at construction recurrent and serious shows
that the construction industry is unique. As buildings become higher and larger, the possibility
of accidents to occur also increases. However, it is not possible to control all the hazardous
activities at a construction site. Factors involved in accidents include human behaviour,
different construction sites, the difficulties of work, lack of safety culture, unsafe used of
machinery and equipment, and noncompliance with various sets of procedures. Studies show
that an accident and injury at the worksite is often the result of workers’ behaviour and safety
culture. Safety culture is more related to workers’ safety practices. An efficient safety
management system ought to be based on the safety awareness that should become a culture
in the construction industry involving all the parties. The efficient safety culture should be
shown to the public as a good value business. Leadership is an essential part of the process of
management and it is also an integral part of the social structure and culture of the
organization. In addition to providing key skills and knowledge, training can be used to motivate
and to modify behavior and attitudes. This paper discusses the framework of the development
of safety culture in the construction industry through leadership and training roles although
known as one of the dangerous industry but will provide a safe working environment thus
offering a safe and promising career. Safety culture is an alternative for encouraging
competition at any level in order to reduce number of accidents, fatalities and injuries that
involves workers and properties.
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