The Costs of Construction Accidents

Given the high rate of construction accidents, employers are not entirely mindful of the actual costs of construction accidents, especially when considering the hidden or indirect costs. The costs of construction accidents values presented in this study reveal that construction accidents present a substantial cost to employers and to society at large, inclusive of both, the direct and indirect costs. Robin Pillay attempts to establish the accumulated costs of construction related health and safety accidents given that occupational accidents and their associated costs are a serious concern, fundamentally for management and the construction industry at large. Further, accidents have huge cost implications that potentially affect not only overall project performance but the sustainability of the enterprise.