Labor management at construction site
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This document discusses labor management at construction sites. It covers several key aspects of labor management including dealing with psychological barriers and ensuring worker needs are satisfied. It also discusses managing rules and policies, compensation, safety practices, and addressing labor shortages according to Indian labor laws and construction industry standards. The goal of effective labor management is to resolve issues, maintain satisfactory and safe working conditions for all, and complete construction projects on schedule and within budget.
Labor management at construction site
- 1. 1 LABOR MANAGEMENT AT CONSTRUCTION SITE
- 2. 2 They are employed in the construction industry and work predominantly on construction sites and are typically engaged in aspects of the industry other than design or finance. Pipe fitter layers Sheet metal worker Steam fitters Painters paperhangers Drywall installers Tile Installers Tapers Cement Masons Concrete finishers Segmental pavers Brick masons Stonemasons Insulation workers Duct workers
- 3. LABOUR MANAGEMENT INVOLVES…. Psychological bbaarrrriieerrss && ssoolluuttiioonnss PPrriimmaarryy nneeeeddss ssaattiissffaaccttiioonn MMaannaaggeemmeenntt ooff rruulleess aanndd ppoolliicciieess CCoommppeennssaattiioonn mmaannaaggeemmeenntt SSaaffeettyy mmaannaaggeemmeenntt LLaabboorr sshhoorrttaaggee mmaannaaggeemmeenntt 3
- 4. PSYCHLOGICAL BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS Psychological barriers refers to state of individuals mind. Psychological barriers are closely linked to emotional barriers like anger, fear, worry, mistrust, feeling of insecurity, stress, disappointment etc. Psychological barriers are also linked to physical and mental disorders Social problems like different culture, religious rigidity etc also affects on human psychology We can solve such barriers by establishing secure and trustful environment, counseling and supervising, regular health checkups, providing them safety and satisfaction etc. 4
- 5. PRIMARY NEEDS SATISFACTION Shelter, food & cloths are always considered as primary need for human being In modern era private managements provide shelter by offering labor housing colony Lunch , dinner, tea-coffee etc should be provided on the site to labors which can help us to manage the time and it also increases work capacity Satisfactory salaries should be paid to labors per hour or per day according to the work Medical checkup camp, meditation camp should be arranged to maintain health Bonuses, salary increment etc should be given time to time 5
- 6. MANAGEMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES India's labor laws mandate all aspects of employer-employee interaction, The scope of labor laws extend from regulating the height of urinals in workers' washrooms to how often a work space must be lime-washed. Inspectors can examine workspace anytime and declare fines for violation of any labor laws and regulations. According to Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946 contract between labors and management requires terms including working hours, leave, productivity goals, dismissal procedures or worker classifications, approved by a government body The Payment of Wages Act 1936 requires that employees receive wages, on time, and without any unauthorized deductions. Section 6 requires that people are paid in money rather than in kind. The law also provides the tax withholdings the employer must deduct and pay to the central or state government before distributing the wages. Central and state governments have discretion to set wages according to kind of work and location, and they range between as much as 143 to 1120 per day for work in the so-called central sphere. The Payment of Bonus Act 1965, which applies only to enterprises with over 20 people, requires bonuses 6 are paid out of profits based on productivity
- 7. CONTINUE… Child labor in India is prohibited by the Constitution, article 24, in factories, mines and hazardous employment, and that under article 21 the state should provide free and compulsory education up to a child is aged 14. However in practice, the laws are not enforced. Constitution of India gives everyone an enforceable right "to form associations or unions“ Trade union (union of labors) can oppose management and can go to court if management is not satisfying rights of labors On the other hand if any labor found not following contract rules, safety rules, company policies, etc. then management can give warning for first then penalty then suspension then dismissal can be done according to government rules A permanent worker can be terminated only for proven misconduct or for habitual absence The dismissed worker has a right to appeal, even if the government has granted the dismissal application 7
- 8. THE TWO ACTS WHICH FALL TO THE CATEGORY OF THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ARE AS FOLLOWS THE BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS' WELFARE CESS ACT, 1996 ACT NO. 28 OF 1996 THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS (REGULATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) ACT, 1996 ACT NO. 27 OF 1996 8
- 9. COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT The Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 requires that compensation is paid if workers are injured in the course of employment for injuries No payment is made if the employee's own misconduct caused the accident unless the employee was seriously disabled or died from the accident. When can a employee claim compensation? Employees can claim if they are injured in an accident 'in the course and scope of duty' (in other words, while they are doing their work). Employees can claim if they get a disease caused by the work (an occupational disease). If an employee dies from the accident or disease, their dependants can claim if the injury is measured as more than 30%(ex.loss of hearing in both ears = 50%, loss of sight in one eye = 30%, loss of one whole big toe = 7%), the gets accordingly pension (as described in government act) for rest of his life 9
- 11. CONSTRUCTION SITES ARE RIFE THE FOLLOWING SOURCES OF DANGER: 11 Slip and trip hazards Overhead electrical wires and other exposed wiring Sharp edges Falls from elevation
- 12. SAFETY PARAMETERS Train all personnel in work-site for safety, medical emergency and operating procedure either on-site or at a training facility. Inspect equipment to be sure it is working properly before using it Provide personal protective equipment to all employees, including hard hats, safety goggles and boots, work gloves, ear plugs (or another form of protection) and face masks. Protect the public and children by barricading the construction site during work hours. After working hours, lock all points of entry. Follow Indian standard code for safety, and if in case of labor injury or death at construction site compensation ,pension , medical help should be provided 12
- 13. LABOR SHORTAGE MANAGEMENT Shortage of skilled labors is one of the biggest issue in construction works This shortage can be occurred due to labor union strikes, quarrel between two labor groups, too many construction site around at a time, high wage demand etc. However management should overcome this issue by maintaining peaceful and trustworthy environment and by providing sufficient wage To occupy skilled labors rather than non-skilled labors will save time and increase strength and quality of construction. 13
- 14. PREPARED BY :- SAUMIL SHAH 14 9638955567