Title: How to ensure construction workplace safety with human resource management strategies
Abstract: The construction industry is known for its high risks and has been responsible for numerous accidents and fatalities worldwide. Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees, encompassing physical, physiological, and psychological well-being, known as work health and safety (WHS). Despite existing laws and regulations aimed at protecting construction workers, accidents still occur frequently. This essay explores the implementation of the Training-With-Industry (TWI) theory as a human resource management strategy to improve safety in the construction industry. It highlights the economic, legislative, ethical, and motivational damages caused by workplace accidents and emphasizes the importance of addressing safety concerns from the perspective of human resource managers. The essay proposes two TWI-based training methods for construction workers: job instruction training and safety awareness training. Job instruction training involves experienced workers mentoring and guiding new employees, fostering a safer work environment, and reducing the risks associated with inexperienced workers. Safety awareness training aims to enhance safety consciousness among both employees and employers, emphasizing the proper use of personal protective equipment and conducting emergency drills. The essay concludes by stressing the significance of prioritizing workplace safety and encourages human resource managers to incorporate TWI strategies into their management plans to ensure the well-being of construction workers.