Abstract: Construction by its very nature presents numerous hazards and is considered as high accident prone industry. Accident statistics detail in India is not available. It is estimated that more than 10 million workers receive injuries in the course of one year throughout the world. The work will give a brief concept of safety and safety aspects. For the formulation of this report a detailed study of safety and its importance in construction industry is done. Moreover, the various causes of accidents and their impacts have been studied. The safety audit of a construction project is done and their findings and recommendations have been listed to find out the key safety issues of the site thereby helping the management to provide proper safety measures. A questionnaire survey was done to find out the safety practices followed in the construction sites. Summary based on the data is made and recommendations are given

Keywords: Safety, Audit

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2022.91113