Occupational Health (OH) Practices in South African Construction

Smallwood, John; Deacon, Claire

doi:10.1051/matecconf/202031203003

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“…Choi et al [33] noted that many IWTs are compatible with existing PPE (hardhats, safety vests, boots, and glasses). The South African AEC industry is no stranger to the use of PPE on construction sites [52]. Thus, it should be easier to introduce applicable electronic devices into this existing PPE for smarter and safer project delivery and an increase in the productivity of on-site workers.…”

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Intelligent Wearable Technologies for Workforce Safety in Built Environment Projects in South Africa

Aghimien,

Ngcobo,

Aghimien

2024

Sustainability

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In a quest for the safe and sustainable delivery of built environment projects in South Africa, this study explored intelligent wearable technologies (IWTs). A post-positivism philosophical stance was adopted by surveying 165 built environment experts. The technology–organisation–environment (T–O–E) framework was also employed in understanding the critical factors influencing the use of IWTs in the study area. Data analyses used mean scores, the Kruskal–Wallis H-test, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling (SEM) with appropriate model fit indices. It was found that, albeit at a slow pace, IWTs such as smart safety vests embedded with indoor GPS/sensors, smartwatches, and smart safety helmets are gradually gaining popularity within the South African built environment. SEM revealed that while all the assessed T–O–E factors are important to the increased use of IWTs within the study area, the environment- and technology-related factors will significantly impact how individuals and organisations use these beneficial wearable technologies. This study contributes to the existing discourse on intelligent technologies for the safety of the built environment workforce from the South African perspective, where such studies have received less attention.

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Intelligent Wearable Technologies for Workforce Safety in Built Environment Projects in South Africa

Aghimien,

Ngcobo,

Aghimien

2024

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“…Mining, construction and manufacturing are among the most hazardous industries in the world. [1][2][3] In South Africa, workers employed in these sectors must report occupational injuries or illnesses to their employer in line with section 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as section 22 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 4 5 However, underreporting and under-recording of workplace injuries and illnesses are common globally.…”

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Impact of the macro-environment on the reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses by low-income workers compared to middle-income workers in South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol

2022

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IntroductionConstruction workers, mineworkers and manufacturing employees in South Africa must report occupational injuries and illnesses to their employer as stipulated in section 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and section 22 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. However, under-reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses is common globally.This protocol seeks to ascertain if macro-environment factors impact reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses and compare reporting between low-income and middle-income workers.Methods and analysisTo achieve the objectives of the study, a sequential mixed-methods research design will be adopted. A questionnaire will be distributed among low-income and middle-income workers from nine companies in Gauteng from the construction, mining and manufacturing sectors to establish macro-environment factors that impact their reporting. In addition, a data extraction sheet will be submitted to compensation fund administrators who receive and process workers’ compensation claims to determine reporting patterns by low-income and middle-income workers. In-depth interviews will be conducted with occupational health and safety subject matter experts in South Africa to ascertain their opinion regarding factors that impact reporting. Data will be analysed using SPSS V.27.Ethics and disseminationPrior to the commencement of the study, ethical approval and permission will be obtained from the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee. The researcher intends to publish the results of the study in peer-reviewed journals and present research papers at scientific conferences and provide feedback to employers and employees across all three industries. The study shall determine associations in reporting between the manufacturing, mining and construction sectors and establish interventions employers can implement for workers to report injuries and illnesses.

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Understanding key determinants of health climate in building construction projects

Li¹,

Shan²,

Zhai³

2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Occupational Health (OH) Practices in South African Construction

Cited by 4 publications

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Intelligent Wearable Technologies for Workforce Safety in Built Environment Projects in South Africa

Intelligent Wearable Technologies for Workforce Safety in Built Environment Projects in South Africa

Impact of the macro-environment on the reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses by low-income workers compared to middle-income workers in South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol

Understanding key determinants of health climate in building construction projects

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