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Abisuga, O A, Ogungbemi, A O, Akinpelu, A A and Oshodi, O S (2017) Assessment of building maintenance projects success factors in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(1), 29-38.
Kukoyi, P O and Smallwood, J J (2017) A qualitative study of health and safety construction practices in Lagos. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(1), 1-7.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: health and safety; interview; Nigeria; workers
- ISBN/ISSN: 2521-0165
- URL: https://journals.uct.ac.za/index.php/jcbm/article/view/64
- Abstract:
Projects in the construction sector are reputed for poor H&S records when compared to other similar industries. This can be attributed among other things to an uncontrolled working environment, risk, workers’ behaviour in relation to H&S commitment, cultural and religious beliefs, and uncertainties inherent in projects. Risk and hazards arising due to poor H&S practices result in injuries and fatalities in few cases. The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions of workers regarding H&S on construction sites. A combination of interviews and observations was conducted in the study. The participants in the study are mainly production workers (ironworkers, masons, carpenters, roofers, and electricians) engaged in construction projects. The findings of the study reveal that workers view productive activities on construction sites as hazardous and risky. However, lack of understanding the use of PPE affects its use. This perception may also be attributed to inadequate training, socio-economic realities, cultural and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is a need for a localised H&S certification and awareness programmes to foster a commitment to improving H&S at construction sites. Further research is required to understand the influence of stakeholders on H&S practices in the Nigerian construction industry.
Obiefuna, J N, Omojola, A, Adeaga, O and Uduma-Olugu, N (2017) Groins or not: Some environmental challenges to urban development on a lagos coastal barrier island of Lekki peninsula. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(1), 14-28.
Saidu, I, Shakantu, W, Adamu, A and Anugwo, I (2017) A bespoke approach for relating material waste to cost overrun in the construction indsutry. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(1), 39-52.
Windapo, A, Odediran, S, Moghayedi, A, Adediran, A and Oliphant, D (2017) Determinants of building construction costs in South Africa. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 1(1), 8-13.