Impacts of the WHS Act 2011 on safety management in small and medium construction companies

The harmonization of Australia’s work health and safety (WHS) Act poses significant implications for safety management on Australian construction sites. The aim of this study is to identify the potential impacts of the WHS Act 2011 on safety management in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the NSW construction industry. In particular, the objectives of the research are (1) to identify the major changes resulting from the Act; (2) to measure...