Effect of site sanitation on the safety performance of workers on construction sites in Minna, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Abdullateef Adewale Shittua ◽  
Hawwa Ibrahim Ahmadb ◽  
Alhassan Mohammed Isahc ◽  
Mohammed Ndagi Mohammedd
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Item Score ◽  
Accident Rate ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Importance Index

Studies have shown that site sanitation practices are capable of improving the health and safety (H&S) performance of construction companies. In spite of this, evidence has shown that the level of compliance to these practices by construction firms is still poor. This study evaluated the effect of site sanitation on the safety performance of workers on construction sites. Data were obtained through a well-structured questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using Relative Importance Index (RII), Mean Item Score (MIS) and Spearman’s Rank Correlation. It was found that provision of first aid facilities is the measure most complied with on sites (RII = 0.96); relationship between level of compliance to good sanitation measures and accident rate is not significant; and provision of Personal Protective Equipment is the most effective strategy for minimising rate of accidents (MIS = 4.95). It was concluded that the effect of site sanitation on safety performance of workers on construction sites in Minna is not significant. It was thus recommended that construction firms should always comply with the measures for enhancing good sanitation on sites, especially “Provision of drinking water”, in order to improve safety performance on site. Key words: Construction, Safety, Sanitation, Performance, Workers.

OVERVIEW OF SAFETY PERFORMANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abubakar Sadiq Mahmoud ◽  
Mohd. Hamdan Ahmad ◽  
Yahya Mohd. Yatim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Labor Cost ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Total Project Cost

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries worldwide due to deadly fatalities and accidents recorded yearly, compared to other sector of the economy in many countries. Though many safety programs have been established and implemented, the situation does not seem to have been mitigated the menace of accidents. Developing countries, like Nigeria, still lack laws and regulations on health and safety practices. The health and well-being of construction workers are being threatened by the increasing cases of injuries and casualties recorded at construction sites. The construction industry in Nigeria is also labor intensive with labor cost running between 40 to 65% of the total project cost. Operators are majorly categorized into multinational and indigenous construction companies. Indigenous companies in Nigeria are involved in an estimated 50-100% public and private clients in both traditional and non-traditional systems of procurement. However, indigenous companies’ record 2 and 5 percent accident and injury level among workers with 300% more risk than the multinationals. Thus, this paper aims to provide an overview of the construction safety performance and construction stakeholders’ operations in the construction industry of Nigeria. The overview is of potential benefit to the administrators of building development, building designers and policy makers.

scholarly journals Strategies for Communicating Health and Safety Information on Construction

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ranti Taibat Adebiyi ◽  
Abdulkadir Shehu Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Safety Information ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Common Problems

AbstractAccidents are common problems on construction sites globally. The occurrence of these accidents usually leads to loss of time and productivity of site personnel, payments for treatment of the injured and burial expenses for the dead. Previous studies identified poor communication of information on Health and Safety as one of the major causes of accidents on construction sites. This study examined and analyzed the strategies for communication. Mean and standard deviations were used to analyze the strategies. The opinions of supervisors and operatives were tested through an independent t-test and Spearman’s rank correlation. Findings revealed project briefings, operating procedures, and safety manuals as the most frequently used communication strategies. No significant differences exist between the two groups of respondents in their rankings. The correlation coefficient revealed a positive relationship. In other words, respondents concurred in their opinions regarding these communication strategies. This paper, therefore, recommends the adoption of significant strategies identified in this study. In addition, future research can be conducted in other countries in order to explore the research area globally.

Measuring the Causes of Saudi Arabian Construction Accidents: Management and Concerns

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-14
Author(s):  
Majed M Moosa ◽  
Leo P. Oriet ◽  
Abdulrahman M Khamaj
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
New Employees ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Construction Accidents

Introduction: Research indicate that construction site accidents are a global concern, and rates are rapidly increasing. In developing countries such as Saudi Arabia, safety issues are frequently ignored, and little is known about their causes. Objectives: This study aimed to shed light on factors causing accidents in Saudi Arabian construction companies. Methods: An online detailed survey, using Google Form, of accident features was distributed randomly to potential employees in 35 construction companies in Saudi Arabia, where one of the top administrators or safety officers were required to respond to the survey. It was conducted from 1st June to 31st August, 2013. The safety practices and perceptions of accident causes were assessed. Results: The response rate was 63%. Over half of the surveyed organizations encountered all of the selected accident types. While 19 (86%) of the construction companies maintained the equipment regularly, 15 (68%) had regular maintenance staff and 13 (59%) inspected the equipment before use. Although 18 (82%) of the workers were supplied with personal protective equipment (PPE), only 12 (55%) emphasized its use and offered site orientation for new employees.  In the last part of the survey, respondents were requested to rate 25 factors affecting safety performance at the construction sites on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most important. The three most important factors of poor safety performance were the firm's top leaders, a lack of training, and the reckless operation of equipment. Conclusion: Changing attitudes of surrounding safety culture have the potential to significantly improve safety outcomes in the Saudi Arabian construction industry. Two Saudi Arabian corporations, Saudi Aramco and Saudi Chevron Petrochemical provide a positive model for increasing construction safety in the country, but there is a paucity of industry-level data. Further scholarly attention is strongly indicated.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analysis of Critical Causes of Project Delay Using Spearman's Rank and Relative Importance Index Integrated Approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qais Amarkhil ◽  
Emad Elwakil ◽  
Bryan Hubbard
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Project Delay

This Meta-Analysis has examined the past ten years' studies concerning the causes of construction project delay. It aims to update the subject area and investigate critical causes of project delay in three different conditions of the external environment. The data from 50 studies have been analyzed and synthesized to determine the top ten critical causes of delay. The Relative Importance Index (RII) technique was applied to rank the critical causes; subsequently, the Spearman's Rank correlation coefficient was calculated to evaluate the critical causes. The review findings indicate substantial differences between the critical causes of project delay in defined situations. The top ten critical causes of delay in developed countries root in the project's internal environment. The leading causes of delays in developing countries are from the project's internal and task environment.

scholarly journals Construction Professionals Job Performance and Characteristics: A Comparison of Indigenous and Expatriate Construction Companies in Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Henry Ndubuisi Onukwube ◽  
Reuben Iyagba
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Item Score ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Performance Rate ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractJob performance is considered one of the most important constructs in human resources management because it helps to explain the value and utility that each employee adds to the organisation. The professionals in the Nigerian construction companies are not exception to the perceived low job performance rate within the industry. Extant literature points to the fact that job characteristics of employees can account for variance in their job performance rate.This study compares the job performance rate and job characteristics of construction professionals in indigenous and expatriate construction companies with a view to establish a relationship between job performance and job characteristics of construction professionals. A total of 762 questionnaires were collected and used for the study.  Eighty one (81) construction companies, 50 (62%) indigenous and 31 (38%) expatriate were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data collected were analysed using mean item score, spearman rank correlation, linear regression analysis where appropriate. Findings of the study revealed that the relationship between job characteristics and job performance of construction professionals in construction companies in Nigeria is positive but low and the correlation coefficient is higher in expatriate construction companies. Based on the above finding, the study recommends that construction companies in Nigeria should endeavour and improve on their current core job dimensions (task significance, skill variety, task identity, autonomy and feedback) inherent in various jobs designed within their respective organizations as this will constitute as one of the variants that will improve the job performance rate of construction professionals. 

Strategies for Engendering Health and Safety Culture in Construction Firms in Abuja, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimoh R.A. ◽  
◽  
Oyewobi L.O. ◽  
Uthman N.L. ◽  
Ibrahim K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Varied Degree ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Construction Works ◽  
Civil Engineers

Many countries have put in place policies and legislation to reduce accidents and diseases on construction sites though having varied degree of comprehensiveness, the extent of implementation, will and capacity of enforcement. In spite of these efforts, it has been revealed that the increase in the rate of unsafe acts and rate of fatalities in the construction industry is significant due to poor safety culture. Hence, this study assessed the level of health and safety (H&S) culture in construction firms in Abuja by self-administering a total of 152 questionnaires on H&S issues to construction professionals. It included Builders, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Civil Engineers, and Project Managers/supervisors who were involved in construction works. The data obtained were analysed using percentages and mean scores. It was discovered that despite the increasing growth in the construction firms in Nigeria, the H&S culture practice in construction firms is highly fragmented and poorly implemented. It is recommended among others that there should be high commitment from the top of organisations which will in turn produce higher level of motivation and commitment throughout the organisations.

Contractors’ Perspective on the Main Factors Influencing On-Site Labour Productivity: A Focus on Malaysian Infrastructure Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Hanizun Hanafi ◽  
◽  
Ong Ming Zhen ◽  
Arman Abdul Razak ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
National Development ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Financial Investments ◽  
Main Factors

The overall performance of construction projects has been seemingly low and has negatively affected its efficacy in fulfilling national development agenda. Infrastructure projects are complex and riddled with numerous construction risks, and often involve large financial investments as well as several resources, particularly labour. The objective of this research paper is to identify the main factors that influence labour on construction sites of infrastructure projects. In achieving this research objective, 26 factors were extracted from literature and subsequently distributed for assessment by 355 identified respondents via a questionnaire-based survey. 63 respondents, representing a response rate of 17.75%, participated in returning completed questionnaires for further analysis. The main factors that influence on–site labour productivity were identified through the use of Relative Importance Index analysis. The three most significant factors identified were co-ordination between sub-contractors, labour skill and expertise within specific job scopes, and, availability of updated construction drawings at the project sites. Several other factors were also extracted through the analysis conducted on the garnered data. These factors will collectively be able to accord contractors a better comprehension of the influencing elements that either impinge or promote labour productivity. These findings are pertinent for construction firms in the efforts to progressively increase the level of labour productivity in the Malaysian construction sector, particularly within the parameters of infrastructure projects.

scholarly journals An exposition of the Socio-Economic Impacts of Construction Site Accidents in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Okorie VN ◽  
Adindu CC
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Contract Managers ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Nigeria’s construction sector is a key to the development of national economy, especially its contribution to employment creation and value addition to the national gross domestic product. The mode of workforce recruitment, job retention and disengagement are largely informal with an attendant high rate of construction site accidents often resulting in injuries and fatalities to persons and properties. This study examines the social and economic effects of site accidents on Nigerian economy. Descriptive survey research was employed with structured questionnaire as research design and administered to twenty major construction companies operating within southern Nigeria. Interviews were also conducted with owners/directors, contract managers, construction project managers, health and safety officers, site managers, affected workers and families alike to validate study results. Data obtained from field survey were analyzed. The study revealed loss of company productivity, reduction in living standards as having the most economic impacts on construction companies and their affected workers/families respectively. Additionally, loss of customers’ confidence and loss of the family bread winner represents the highest social impacts on the construction companies and affected workers/ families. The study concludes that there is existence of low commitment towards workers’ health, safety and general wellbeing by Nigerian construction firms. The study therefore, recommends that government at all levels should enact and strictly enforce Construction Industry Health and Safety Laws, and sanction firms that contravene Health and Safety Regulations. Furthermore, construction firms irrespective of size should demonstrate visible leadership towards workers’ health and safety.

scholarly journals Examination the Influence of Human Factors in Indian Building Construction Sites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S2) ◽  
pp. 212-218
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Moving Vehicle ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Accident Data ◽  
Using Data

This research intends to explore the human factors which lead to non-fatal accidents (i.e. first aid case, near miss, lost time injury) and assessing safety supervision factors in building construction sites. A total of hundred non – fatal accident data is collected for the analysis. Human factors such as age, experience, language, education level and competency of the worker are explored using data analysis method. The root causes for the accidents are also determined and it is found that 22% of the construction site accidents are due to improper supervision. Furthermore a questionnaire survey is conducted among the Safety Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors and Workers to elicit the actual happenings about the safety supervision in the site. The questionnaire mainly focused on safety supervision factors and Relative Importance Index (RII) is used to rank the safety factors. As a result, monitoring hoist operation (0.73), moving vehicle (0.72) and checking the stability of scaffolds (0.69) shows higher level of disagreement which means that these factors have been given least priority. In order to measure the strength of relationship between the respondents, Spearman’s Rank Correlation is done. Through the Spearman’s correlation it is known that Safety Engineers vs Supervisors (0.83) and Safety Engineers vs Site Engineers (0.81) has high correlation values which indicates that these respondents have provided similar rankings.

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