Empirical Study of the Deployment of OHS System Requirements in Moroccan Construction Companies
Empirical Study of the Deployment of OHS System Requirements in Moroccan Construction Companies |
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| © 2025 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-6 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Author : Khadija Mannane, Mariam Benhadou, Abdellah Haddout | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I6P121 | ||
How to Cite?
Khadija Mannane, Mariam Benhadou, Abdellah Haddout, "Empirical Study of the Deployment of OHS System Requirements in Moroccan Construction Companies," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 6, pp.255-268, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I6P121
Abstract
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a right guaranteed by the Moroccan Constitution and protected by Moroccan regulations in the various sectors of work and, more specifically, in the construction sector, which offers a significant number of job offers in conditions where risks are not controlled. OHS management in the construction sector is becoming a necessity for Moroccan companies both to minimize the number of accidents at work and to have a share in a competitive market. This document focuses on attitudes, culture, and management related to occupational health and safety within Moroccan construction and building companies. The objective of this study is to assess the level of implementation of regulatory and normative requirements in occupational health and safety among large, medium, and small Moroccan enterprises and to gather information about their actions and commitments regarding occupational health and safety to formulate concrete recommendations. This work is based on the analysis of the results of a survey conducted among Moroccan companies, the majority of which operate in the construction sector. The questionnaire contains 29 questions divided into three main sections. The aim is to describe the most significant relationships between the three key areas of occupational health and safety: HSE management, regulatory compliance, and top management commitment. This illustrates the importance of adopting an occupational health and safety approach. The study confirmed some hypotheses regarding the HSE areas examined and showed that the involvement of Moroccan construction companies in occupational health and safety remains limited. Recommendations are proposed to ensure improvements.
Keywords
Health and Safety Management at Work, Moroccan companies, Construction sector, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Normative and regulatory requirements.
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