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Major construction projects at airports: Client leadership of health and safety
Journal of Airport Management,
10
(2),
131-137
(2016)
Abstract
The author contends that when employing contractors to deliver large projects, it is not enough for the client to rely on national legislation and a compliant contractor to minimise risk on the work site and to achieve good levels of health and safety for the workers and the public. Rather, the client should take a strong leadership and collaborative role in working with the contractor to change the attitudes, behaviour and safety culture on the site. Airport managers should have a good understanding of the quality and safety management systems involved in their engagement with aviation. This leaves them ideally positioned to assist construction contractors in achieving cultural change in health and safety. This paper shows how this has been done at Wellington Airport.
Keywords: health and safety; airport construction; project management; managing risk
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Author's Biography
Geoff Eban is general manager of infrastructure and facilities at Wellington International Airport in New Zealand. In this role he is responsible for a number of large development projects including terminal expansions, multi-level car parks and hotels. Geoff has 45 years’ experience in the aviation industry, having worked in various airline engineering and maintenance roles. In 2007 he joined Christchurch International Airport and was instrumental in delivering their NZ$250m terminal development. At Wellington Airport Geoff combines his understanding of aviation quality and safety with the world of building construction.
