Abstract
The impact of stakeholders on the adoption of moral accident reporting procedures in the South African construction industry is investigated in this research. It looks at how complicated stakeholder relationships are and how they affect the accuracy and effectiveness of reporting systems. The study utilises a qualitative approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with fifteen significant stakeholders, such as construction workers, safety officials, and site managers, to provide comprehensive insights on the present condition of ethical systems in accident reporting. The results show that while formal ethical frameworks exist, obstacles including poor training, ignorance, and inconsistent degrees of commitment often compromise their efficacy. The research draws attention to the important roles played by various stakeholders as well as how their relationships and power dynamics affect the accident reporting environment. Pressures to be productive, worries about job security, and fear of retaliation are some of the major variables that impact underreporting and misreporting issues. Recommendations for increasing stakeholder responsibilities, supporting honesty and openness in accident reporting, fostering better communication and cooperation, and building ethical systems are included in the study's conclusion. These suggestions are intended to help legislators and business professionals promote a more moral and secure workplace in the construction industry. This study advances the field of construction safety management by giving a thorough grasp of the variables affecting moral accident reporting and laying the groundwork for further research in this area.
Keywords: Construction safety, Stakeholder influence, Ethical reporting, Accident reporting, South African construction sector.