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Albert, A and Hallowel, M (2013) Revamping occupational safety and health training: Integrating andragogical principles for the adult learner. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 128-140.
Alkilani, S, Jupp, J and Sawhney, A (2013) Issues of construction health and safety in developing countries: a case of Jordan. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 141-156.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Health and safety; construction; Jordan
- ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v13i3.3301
- Abstract:
The construction industry is widely regarded as one of the most significant in terms of its impact on health and safety (H&S). Recent findings suggest that in developing countries H&S awareness and performance is low. In this paper, the current state of H&S on construction sites in Jordan was explored using a two-part investigation. The first part introduces the area of research in a literature based study of on-site safety. The second part is a case study on the Jordanian construction industry and its current H&S practices. Primary data was collected from field visits, expert interviews and semi-structured questionnaires. Supporting secondary data was collected from archival studies and related research literature. The research findings highlight a lack of government commitment exemplified by regulations, policies and legal constraints that limit the operational efficiency of those government departments responsible for H&S management, and hindering the development of good H&S practice. Research results also highlight the key constraints of good H&S practice from the perspective of construction contractors. The study concludes with discussion of potential solutions to improve H&S performance on construction sites in Jordan.
Alqahtani, A and Whyte, A (2013) Artificial neural networks incorporating cost significant Items towards enhancing estimation for (life-cycle) costing of construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 51-64.
Barnes, L and Croker, N (2013) The relevance of the ISO26000 social responsibility issues to the Hong Kong construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 37-50.
Brewer, G, Gajendran, T and Runeson, G (2013) ICT and innovation: a case of integration in a regional construction firm. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 24-36.
Chiu, W Y and Ng, F F (2013) Improvement of job satisfaction and organisational commitment through work group identification: an examination of the quantity surveyors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 80-95.
Ho, P (2013) Forecasting the manpower demand for quantity surveyors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 1-12.
Hubbard, B, Huang, Q, Caskey, P and Wang, Y (2013) Safety awareness educational topics for the construction of power transmission systems with smart grid technologies. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 114-127.
Jiang, Hjin, X-H and Liu, C (2013) The effects of the late 2000s global financial crisis on Australia’s construction demand. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 65-79.
Pekuri, A, Pekuri, L and Haapasalo H (2013) The role of business models in Finnish construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 13-23.
Ssegawa, J (2013) Developing a strategic perspective for construction industry of Botswana. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 157-172.
Sunindijo and Zou, P (2013) The roles of emotional intelligence, interpersonal skill, and transformational leadership on improving construction safety performance. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 97-113.