The Effectiveness of Health and Safety Training and Its Impact on Construction Workers’ Attitudes, and Perceptions

Mushayi, Tafadzwa; Deacon, Claire; Smallwood, John

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-74123-9_25

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“…The data generated from the experiment was acquired through random sampling of construction professionals in Gauteng province South Africa. Past researchers [4], [5], [6] adopted a similar approach to obtain empirical data from respondents. The data was collected through a structured close-ended questionnaire directed at construction professionals (quantity surveyors, architects, urban and regional planners, civil, mechanical and electrical engineers).…”

Section: Experimental Design Materials and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Survey dataset on fusing RFID with mobile technology for efficient safety of construction professionals

2019

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The fourth industrial revolution has encouraged technologies such as the RFID fused with mobile software for monitoring construction workers on site. In this dataset, a structured questionnaire was design directed to thirty-four (34) construction professionals in Gauteng province South Africa through random sampling. The set of descriptive statistics is presented with tables, bar and pie charts. The willingness level of construction professionals to adopt RFID and mobile technology on construction sites was identified. The barriers to the adoption of fusing mobile technology and RFID for construction safety can be determined when the data is analyzed. Moreover, the construction professional's agreement with RFID as a tool for preventing health hazards on construction sites can be obtained from the analysis of the survey data.

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Section: Experimental Design Materials and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Survey dataset on fusing RFID with mobile technology for efficient safety of construction professionals

2019

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“…According to 97% of the survey participants, the perception of training constitutes an important place in safety training implementation. Mushayi et al (2018) [94] highlighted that employees' perceptions of health and safety training create a considerable impact on their health and safety behavior and compliance. Demirkesen and Arditi (2015) [3] also highlighted the importance of safety training perception in developing a safe behavior.…”

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Critical Success Factors for Safety Training in the Construction Industry

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Construction is a hazardous industry. The project-based nature and fragmentation in the industry lead to change and uncertainty requiring special expertise. To handle those, construction firms must develop strategies and action plans along with the experience gained from lessons learned. Among the risks, safety risks are of critical importance leading to accidents. Hence, firms need to strengthen their safety programs, review their strategies for safety management, and develop effective safety training sessions to protect their workers. This study focuses on the success factors promoting safety performance. In this respect, a questionnaire was designed and administered to the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 2020 Top 400 Contractors. The questionnaire data was utilized in conducting a factor analysis to group and name the factors considering the total variance. The analysis of the factors resulted in six-factor groups; namely, project and firm-related factors, demographic factors, practical factors, motivational factors, organizational factors, and human-related factors. Project and firm-related factors were found to be the most essential factor group in terms of promoting the effectiveness of safety training. The results of this study are expected to guide industry practitioners in terms of reviewing and revising their safety training programs.

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“…Goldenhar et al (2001) suggest that H&S training can be used to reduce the poor H&S record of the construction industry. Similarly, Mushayi et al (2017) argued that H&S training is essential to the promotion of positive H&S culture and climate in organisations, while Bahari (2013) considered safety training as an intervention antecedent to improved safety outcomes in organisations. Many others have demonstrated the role of H&S training in improving H&S performance of the construction industry.…”

Section: Education and Training For Health And Safetymentioning

confidence: 99%

Students’ awareness and perception of the value of BIM and 4D for site health and safety management

Swallow

Zulu

2019

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Purpose The education sector is at the forefront of developing tomorrow’s construction professionals. It is therefore important that with the current rate of change in the construction industry, education curriculum should be seen to be relevant. An area that is revolutionising the construction industry is the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), including its potential for improving H&S on construction sites. This paper aims to focus on the perception of higher education (HE) students on the potential impact of 4D modelling on the management of site health and safety on construction sites. Design/methodology/approach A quasi-experimental approach was adopted to determine student’s perception of the extent to which 4D modelling and simulation can impact H&S management. Pre-test and post-test students’ perceptions of the value of 4D to management of health and safety were compared. Findings The influence of education was examined by using two main students groups, one group studying BIM modules within their course while the other group did not. Although minimal perception differences regarding key impacts of 4D were highlighted, the awareness differences were significant. The study demonstrated the perception of benefits regarding 4D for H&S being in the planning of site logistics, visualisation, programme accuracy and risk reduction. The study highlights the importance of relevant education, to increase awareness of 4D for Health and Safety. Originality/value While most of the studies reported in academic literature on education and training related to university/tertiary education, this study focused on the higher education level students. It considered this as an equally important cohort as the graduates will also contribute to health and safety management on construction sites. The study also demonstrated the value of including technology based H&S training to mirror developments in the construction industry.

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The Effectiveness of Health and Safety Training and Its Impact on Construction Workers’ Attitudes, and Perceptions

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Survey dataset on fusing RFID with mobile technology for efficient safety of construction professionals

Survey dataset on fusing RFID with mobile technology for efficient safety of construction professionals

Critical Success Factors for Safety Training in the Construction Industry

Students’ awareness and perception of the value of BIM and 4D for site health and safety management

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