Struggles for Health and Safety in the Danish Construction Industry

Abstract

Anencouraging trend of reductions in accidents and fatalities in the Danish construction industry, brought about by the combined sustained efforts of unions, management, and govetnment, is suffering a reverse. While some large construction companies have achieved excellent safety records through effective internal programs combining rewards and penalties as incentives, the overall picture is worsening as government eases pressures on small and medium -sizedenterprises by relaxing occupational health and safety regulations.

Keywords:

• construction industry
• regulations
• worker participation
• unions
• Denmark