Abstract:
Construction sector in Sri Lanka has tremendously grown in the recent past. Since
the construction industry is based on manpower, health and safety of workers
should be in higher position. However, healdr and safety has unsatisfactory
concerns among construction companies. Moreover, accidents result heavy losses
of time, cost and resources, which are considered as the most valuable assets in the
industry. So, total cost for accident holds considerable portion when comparing
contractors' profit margin. Hence, knowing an approximate allocation on safety at
the tender preparation stage may lead to secure the contractors' profit and to
minimize accidents.
