Assessing The Impact Of The Construction Design And Management Regulations On Health And Safety In The Case Of Addis Ababa

Abstract

This Study Investigates The Impact Of Construction Design And Management (Cdm) Regulations On Health And Safety Practices Within The Construction Industry In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Despite The Rapid Sectorial Growth Driven By Urbanization, Persistent Challenges Such As Inadequate Enforcement, Resource Constraints, And Poor Safety Culture Continue To Impede Safety Outcomes. A Significant Research Gap Exists Concerning The Contextual Adaptation, Implementation, And Stakeholder Engagement Of Safety Regulations In The Local Setting. To Address These Issues, A Mixed-Methods Approach Was Adopted, Combining Structured Questionnaires, Semi-Structured Interviews, And Document Reviews. The Quantitative Data Provided Insights Into Stakeholder Awareness, Compliance Levels, And Safety Practices, While Qualitative Findings Explored Perceptions And Systemic Barriers. Results Reveal That, Although There Have Been Improvements In Safety Awareness And Accident Reduction Since Regulation Adoption, Enforcement Deficiencies, Socioeconomic Pressures, And Cultural Attitudes Significantly Hinder Optimal Safety Performance. The Study Concludes That Strengthening Regulatory Enforcement, Fostering A Safety-Oriented Culture, And Supporting Small And Informal Firms Are Essential For Enhancing Safety Outcomes. These Findings Underscore The Necessity Of Context-Specific Strategies To Effectively Implement And Sustain Health And Safety Regulations In Ethiopia??S Developing Construction Sector.