Does Training and Supervision Act as Mediators in Health and Safety of Migrant Construction Workers?

Abstract: The Indian construction industry has seen significant growth over the past two decades, with the sector contributing 8.6% of the total GDP. The industry has been a major driver of job creation and a major chunk of the population depends on the migrant workforce. Migrant workers are the most vulnerable members of society. However, migrant labour issues have been the object of many studies in India. Few have chosen to view the poor health and injury-prone migrant worker population in the Tamilnadu region, India. This study recruited a sample of 140 respondents. Tools such as correlation, regression, exploratory factor analysis, and the mediation model using Macro process are used for the study. The findings proved that health and safety are interconnected, with training playing a significant role in both. Surprisingly, supervision had no mediation effect on safety but a considerable effect on health. The implication of the study is that not the actual supervision; it is the perception towards supervision that stops them from safety measures. Keywords: Health, Migrant workers, Safety, Supervision, Training