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Subcontracting versus health and safety: An inverse relationship (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Manu, P., Ankrah, N., Proverbs, D., Suresh, S., & Callaghan, E. (2009, October). Subcontracting versus health and safety: An inverse relationship. Paper presented at CIB W099 2009 Conference, RMIT, Australia

Research literature indicates that subcontracting grew significantly over the 1970s and 1980s and continues to be practised in several countries (ILO, 2001). It is evident that, in spite of the numerous economic benefits, subcontracting has adverse i... Read More about Subcontracting versus health and safety: An inverse relationship.

Subcontracting versus health and safety: An inverse relationship (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Manu, P., Ankrah, N., Proverbs, D., & Suresh, S. (2009, May). Subcontracting versus health and safety: An inverse relationship. Paper presented at Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Doctoral Workshop,, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

The construction industry has an unenviable reputation of being one of the worst industries in the UK in respect of health and safety (H&S) performance. Among other factors, research points to subcontracting as one of the factors influencing safety p... Read More about Subcontracting versus health and safety: An inverse relationship.