A comparative analysis between contractors' and inspectors' perceptions of the department of labour occupational health and safety inspectorate relative to South African construction

► Contractors' perceptions are statistically significantly different to the inspectors' perceptions. ► A difference in the enforcement of legislation between stakeholders. ► The identification of a high level of non-compliance on projects inspected. ► The inspectors perceive to ensure compliance contrary to the contractor's perception. ► Statistics presented in the study reinforces that the inspectors are not effective in assuring OH&S.