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Introduction – 3
Safety versus Economy – 4
Work Safety Hazards – 6
Accountability of Engineers – 8
Conclusion – 10
References – 12
Introduction
The accountability for the safely of workers during construction has been largely shouldered by contractors that hire the workers involved. However, there is a growing consensus among the public and policy makers that designers should have an increased accountability to a project’s overall safety. It should be noted though, that unless an engineer or architect have been tasked to oversee the project, their role is more on the design process and not on the management of the project. For the ...
