International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395 -0056 Volume: 03 Issue: 06 | June-2016 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2016, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 4.45 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2759 Integrated Safety Management System In A Construction Organization - A Feasibility Study Nivin Chacko 1 , P V Gopinadhan 2 1 Asst. Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Caarmel Engineering College, Kerala, India 2 Professor , Dept. of Production Engineering, Govt. Engineering College Thrissur, Kerala, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - For the last one decade construction industry in India achieved a booming growth in terms of work volume and employability. Correspondence to constructional a growth, the rate of accidents also increased. The standards and rules provided by OSHA, ISO and government agencies helps to reduce the rate and severity of accidents to some extent. This thesis work is concentrated on a study of various types, causes and elimination of accidents in construction industry in Kerala. The main frame of this thesis is based on a safety system namely Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS). Integrated Safety Management integrate safety into different levels of management and work practices so that missions are accomplished efficiently while protecting the workers and public. The project consist of safety analysis in construction industries to identify accidents and work time lost and provide a base and need for improvement. The safety data collecting from a post ISMS standard work in a construction site is analyzed for overall safety system improvement. Key Words: Safety, Construction industry, Frequency Rate, Severity Rate, Frequency Severity Indicator, Integrated Safety Management System, Cost & Productivity. 1.INTRODUCTION Construction sector is the backbone of any countryǯs infrastructure development. For the last two decades construction industry in India showed rapid growth in construction expansion and employability. The number of workers in construction sector and related sub areas increased considerably. The Indian construction industry plays a vital role in the economy and is in constant growth due to industrialization, urbanization and economic development. The construction industry is one of the most accident-prone sector in terms of serious injuries, loss of work time, hospitalization, disability, and mortality. The cost associated with safety management is negligible when compared to overall project cost in Construction industries in Kerala. Present management system and structure in construction industries located in Kerala doesnǯt offer much attention towards safety system, and hence the frequency and severity of accidents occurs in construction sector is increasing considerably. This project consist of safety analysis in a construction firm situated in Kerala based on frequency rate, severity rate, man- hour lost and cost. The management system proposed in this project for improved safety performance in construction industry is Ǯ)ntegrated Safety Management Systemǯ, )SMS which deals with possible hazard analysis, develop and implementation of hazard control, performing the work within the controlled safety atmosphere, feedback and continuous improvement activities. The key step in Integrated Safety Management is the analysis and identification of possible hazard which can occur due to Environmental factors, improper equipment arrangement and maintenance, inefficient employee management, lack of supervision and unorganized management line activities. 2.SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR 2.1 Construction Industry in India Construction industry is an integral part of Indian economy because of rapid urbanization and industrialization. The statistics shows there are approximately 31 million people involves in construction sector, contributing to 6-8% of GDP and, after agriculture, is the largest employment sector in the country. The statics about Indian construction industries shows a rapid growth in infrastructure development and employment rate and subsequently indicates increased accident rate due to efficient safety management programs. 2.2 Safety Standards & Regulations The safety standards followed by Indian construction sector are based on Indian Standards (IS) on safety and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. The rules and regulations for construction industries are monitored and governed by government agencies India like National Safety Council (NSC). Occupational health remains under the Ministry of Labour and is not integrated with primary health care in India. Safety monitoring by the Directorate of Industrial Safety