Health and Safety Management on Construction Projects: The View of Construction Tradespeople

Eze, Emmanuel Chidiebere; Sofolahan, Onyinye; Siunoje, Lawrence

doi:10.32783/csid-jid.v3i2.165

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“…Greater Accra and Kumasi were chosen because both the public and private sectors regularly undertake a large number of new buildings and infrastructure projects (Ahadzie, 2007). Construction businesses and specialist contractors, building and real estate investors, building specialists and experts, as well as skilled and unskilled labourers, are all naturally drawn to places or regions with a high employment rate (Eze et al, 2020). For this study, the target population Greater Accra and Kumasi were chosen because both the public and private sectors regularly undertake a large number of new buildings and infrastructure projects (Ahadzie, 2007).…”

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“…For this study, the target population Greater Accra and Kumasi were chosen because both the public and private sectors regularly undertake a large number of new buildings and infrastructure projects (Ahadzie, 2007). Construction businesses and specialist contractors, building and real estate investors, building specialists and experts, as well as skilled and unskilled labourers, are all naturally drawn to places or regions with a high employment rate (Eze et al, 2020).…”

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Assessing the role of respectable engagement in improving construction employee’s safety perception

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Acheampong²,

Osei‐Asibey³

et al. 2022

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PurposeEmployee unsafe behaviours and failure to adhere to safety standards resulting from poor safety perception among employees contribute to the high rate of accidents in the construction industry. This study seeks to examine the role of respectable engagement in improving construction workers' safety perceptions in the Ghanaian Construction Industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a quantitative research method where survey questionnaires were administered to respondents. Sixty-six construction workers who were actively involved in ongoing construction projects in Kumasi and Greater Accra regions of Ghana were selected through stratified purposive sampling. The analytical tools utilised in the data analysis include a one-sample t-test, descriptive statistics and mean score ranking.FindingsThe study identified five key drivers and strategies of respectable engagement from pertinent literature. The findings confirmed that all these drivers and strategies play a key role in improving workers' safety perception. The study further revealed that improving employees' safety perception will enhance and sustain their awareness of the organisation's commitment to health and safety. Employees will therefore portray positive safety behaviour by adhering to the safety standards of their organisation.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study will contribute to construction site safety improvement by informing contractors, site supervisors and other stakeholders of their role and the need to improve their worker's safety perception.Originality/valueThis research is unique in that; it identifies the role of respectable engagement in improving construction workers' safety perception. This research creates awareness among management and site supervisors on the need to be present for their workers, affirm them, attend to their needs, understand and appreciate them, and communicate and listen to them.

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Assessing the role of respectable engagement in improving construction employee’s safety perception

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Acheampong²,

Osei‐Asibey³

et al. 2022

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“…Artisans, craftsmen and operatives that are physically and directly involved in the execution of field works and production of the finished buildings and other construction-related structures are known as construction tradespeople (Eze et al, 2017). According to Eze and Sofolahan (2020), they are different from the built environment professionals and experts and require certain training that qualify them as tradespeople.…”

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“…The typical forms of construction tradespeople that their ages were observed in the various sites covered are the concretors/bricklayers/masons, carpenters, iron benders, electricians, plumbers and tilers. These sets of workers were considered for the study as they move from one location to another with heavy objects or loads (strenuous activities) (Eze and Sofolahan, 2020). Besides, Eze et al (2017) pointed out that these sets of workers are the personnel that are physically and directly involved in the execution of works and production of the finished buildings and other construction-related structures.…”

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Age-performance consideration in the recruitment of tradespeople in Nigerian construction industry

Aka

Bello

Bamgbade

et al. 2022

ECAM

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PurposeAge is one of the critical factors used by many organizations to determine employees' performance. It is being considered in the retirement process of construction professionals. However, age as a critical factor is not considered in the recruitment of a specific set of workers in the construction industry. Therefore, this study investigated the significant relationship between the ages of tradespeople and their performance in construction projects. The study also explored the age at which performance begins to decline and proposes strategies that can be used to sustain their effectiveness before the official retirement age.Design/methodology/approachMixed methods research designs were adopted in the study. To be precise, physical observations, interviews and questionnaires were the instruments used for data collection in the mixed methods research design.FindingsThe outcomes of the study revealed that the age groups of tradespeople in the Nigerian construction industry are 16–30 (group one), 31–45 (group two) and 46–58 (group three) respectively. Group three is the prevalent age group. It was also discovered that performance begins to decline at 53 years. The age-performance decline of tradespeople in Nigerian construction projects can be delayed through certain strategies such as regular strength training exercises and an adequate nutritional lifestyle.Research limitations/implicationsThe study enables construction managers to have an adequate understanding of the negative influence of old age on the performance of tradespeople in construction projects. This will enable construction firm managers to recruit from the age range of 16–52 and stop retiring employees within this age bracket, consequently curbing the skills gap which is prevalent in the study context and the global construction industry. The study is limited to tradespeople performance in construction firms in Abuja, Nigeria where there are several ongoing projects on a daily basis.Practical implicationsThe study enables project managers to estimate the number of tradespeople required for a particular task and consequently save the aged tradespeople from health risks associated with excessive workloads.Originality/valueThis paper is the first of its kind to be conducted in the study context, to establish the specific age at which performance begins to decline among construction tradespeople.

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“…The literature reviews provide a theoretical background about safety management that guided the design of the questionnaire. Eze et al, (2020) Figure 1. (Workers are Working on How is the Waste System Throw to Container Safety ) This research concludes that the construction industry has a high number of fatalities and long-term injuries.…”

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The Analyzing Of Preliminary Safety Precautions On Site

Badughaish¹,

Setiawan²,

Prawito³

2022

IJSET

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Health and Safety Management on Construction Projects: The View of Construction Tradespeople

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Assessing the role of respectable engagement in improving construction employee’s safety perception

Assessing the role of respectable engagement in improving construction employee’s safety perception

Age-performance consideration in the recruitment of tradespeople in Nigerian construction industry

The Analyzing Of Preliminary Safety Precautions On Site

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