Work-related ill-health in construction: The importance of scope, ownership and understanding

Work-related ill-health in construction is a major concern worldwide, presenting significant risk management challenges. This three-year research project studied a multi-million pound regional construction project and a multi-billion pound infrastructure megaproject in the UK. It used interviews (n = 237) and meeting observations (n = 120) to examine contemporary approaches to managing occupational health in the industry and their limitations....