Appropriate approaches to Health, Safety and Welfare during footbridge construction in developing countries

This paper has been written to provide guidance and emphasise the importance of appropriate approaches to Health, Safety and Welfare during construction of footbridge projects in developing countries. Health, Safety and Welfare must always be at the top of the agenda in all design and construction projects. It is important that decisions, approaches and methods are sensitive and relevant to the workforce's skillset, cultural attitudes and available equipment.

Developed countries typically have better health and safety standards than developing countries, this paper examines, with case studies, appropriate approaches to be applied in developing countries. The paper discusses these approaches with respect to legislation, the design and construction phases of a project.