Despite the existence of regulatory frameworks governing construction safety worldwide, the sector remains one of the most hazardous industries. This study evaluates safety management practices in construction companies in Cochabamba, Bolivia, through the analysis of four case studies. Compliance was assessed against the provisions of Bolivian Law 545 using a structured checklist. Monthly site visits were conducted over a three-month period to monitor safety conditions and regulatory adherence. The results indicate that safety management was inadequate at three of the four construction sites, particularly with respect to Serious and Imminent Risk (SIR) and Non-Compliance (NC) indicators. In contrast, the fourth site (CS4) achieved a compliance rate of 88.68%, reflecting more consistent implementation of safety requirements throughout project execution. Based on these findings, practical recommendations are proposed to strengthen safety management practices in comparable construction contexts.
Bautista-Arratia et al. (Sun,) studied this question.