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Alkass, S, Aronian, A and Moselhi, O (1993) Computer‐Aided Equipment Selection for Transporting and Placing Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 445–65.
Beliveau, Y, Dixit, S and Dal, T (1993) Dynamic Damping of Payload Motion for Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 631–44.
Bernold, L E and Guler, N (1993) Analysis of Back Injuries in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 607–21.
Gonzalez‐Quevedo, A A, AbouRizk, S M, Iseley, D T and Halpin, D W (1993) Comparison of Two Simulation Methodologies in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 573–89.
Hadavi, A and Krizek, R J (1993) Short‐Term Goal Setting for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 622–30.
Halpin, D W (1993) Process‐Based Research to Meet the International Challenge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 415–25.
Hicks, J C (1993) Haul‐Unit Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 646–53.
Hornaday, W C, Haas, C T, O'Connor, J T and Wen, J (1993) Computer‐Aided Planning for Heavy Lifts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 498–515.
Laufer, A, Shapira, A, Cohenca‐Zall, D and Howell, G A (1993) Prebid and Preconstruction Planning Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 426–44.
Mallon, J C and Mulligan, D E (1993) Quality Function Deployment—A System for Meeting Customers' Needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 516–31.
McCahill, D F and Bernold, L E (1993) Resource‐Oriented Modeling and Simulation in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 590–606.
Moselhi, O, Hegazy, T and Fazio, P (1993) DBID: Analogy‐Based DSS for Bidding in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 466–79.
Pau, S H, Chau, K W and Wong, W G (1993) Prospects for No‐Dig Technology in Hong Kong Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 550–9.
Recarte Suazo, G A and Jaselskis, E J (1993) Comparison of Construction Safety Codes in United States and Honduras. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 560–72.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction; Safety; Codes; Comparative studies; United States; Honduras;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:3(560)
- Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to provide managers in multinational construction firms with a comparison between American and Honduran safety approaches, specifically, differences between the Honduran Labor Code and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act. This research involved an extensive review of the safety laws in both countries and interviews with managers in the Honduran construction industry. Several differences in the safety approaches were identified. It was discovered that the Honduran Labor Code does not protect a large percentage of the construction workforce because most workers are considered temporary. Benefit compensation is low for permanently impaired workers who are covered under the workers' compensation program. Also, worker insurance compensation costs are evenly distributed among different industries; this means that safer industries pay for accidents of high‐risk industries, and safer employers are penalized by having to pay for accidents caused by careless employers. Recommendations are provided to managers in multinational construction companies who are considering project work in Honduras and to the Honduran government for improving the labor regulations pertaining to safety. The findings of the present study may be applicable to other developing countries with similar laws related to worker safety.
Slaughter, E S (1993) Builders as Sources of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 532–49.
Zack, J G (1993) “Claimsmanship”: Current Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 480–97.