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Verification of Obligations for Construction Project Clients
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Budgeting for Safety and Health Management
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When signing a construction contract or planning a construction project, it is important to allocate sufficient budget for safety and health management. This budget is used to prevent industrial accidents and to ensure safe working conditions throughout the project.
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In practice, construction clients generally follow official guidelines to calculate the minimum required amount and ensure that the safety budget is properly included in the overall project cost.
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Prohibition of Shortening Construction Periods and Using Unsafe Methods
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The construction period determined in the design documents should not be shortened arbitrarily. Likewise, construction methods should not be changed without proper justification, especially if the change involves using a riskier method simply to reduce costs.
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Maintaining the planned schedule and approved construction methods is essential to preventing accidents and ensuring that the work is completed safely.
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Extension of the Construction Period
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If a construction project is delayed due to circumstances beyond the control of both parties—such as severe weather, natural disasters, or other unavoidable events—the construction period should be extended.
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An extension may also be necessary if the delay is caused by the client, such as when the start of construction is postponed or work must be halted for reasons attributable to the client.
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During contract preparation, it is helpful to clearly define the reasons for schedule extensions and how indirect costs during the extended period will be managed.
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Requesting Design Changes
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If there is a risk of industrial accidents during construction—such as potential collapse of temporary structures—the contractor or subcontractor may request design modifications after consulting with qualified experts.
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Unless the proposed modification is technically impossible to apply, the client is expected to accept and implement the necessary design changes to maintain safety.
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Appointment of a Safety and Health Coordinator
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When multiple construction projects are being carried out simultaneously at the same site, a safety and health coordinator should be appointed to prevent accidents caused by overlapping work activities.
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This coordinator must meet certain professional requirements, and the appointment should be made before construction begins. The designated coordinator is also communicated to all involved contractors.
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Technical Guidance for Industrial Accident Prevention
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For construction projects above a certain budget threshold, the client must enter into a guidance contract with an accredited professional institution specializing in industrial accident prevention. This ensures that the project receives expert support in identifying risks and improving on-site safety practices.
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Some types of projects, such as short-duration construction or projects with a dedicated full-time safety manager, may be exempt from this requirement.
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Preparation and Review of the Safety and Health File
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For large-scale construction projects, the client must ensure that designers and contractors prepare a Safety and Health File covering both the design and construction stages.
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This document should be reviewed by safety specialists to confirm its adequacy. Additionally, the client must regularly check whether the contractor is implementing the required safety and health measures throughout the project.
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