| Title: |
State of the Art and Reliability of Health and Safety Techniques used on Construction Sites in Ondo State. |
| Authors: |
ONOSOSEN, Adetayo Olugbenga; ADEYEMO, Modupeoluwa Olajumoke |
| Source: |
PM World Journal; Sep2019, Vol. 8 Issue 8, p1-11, 11p |
| Subject Terms: |
Building sites; Safety shoes; Safety hats; Construction projects; Accidental falls |
| Geographic Terms: |
Akure (Nigeria); Nigeria |
| Abstract: |
The state of health and safety on construction sites has been regarded as alarming when compared with what is applicable in developed economies. Most accidents can be avoided by implementing stringent health and safety protocols, however, the reliability of some of these protocols have been questioned as they are not been improved with new technologies and workflow brought by new innovations in the construction industry. It is with this background, that this study investigated the state of the art of health and safety on construction projects in Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria by identifying current practices and the reliability of the current safety methods in use. To elucidate the objectives of the research, the survey method employed was through the use of questionnaires. Ten projects were selected through convenience sampling and 87 respondents comprising construction workers, consultants and contractors participated in the study. Descriptive statistical tools was with the aid of measures of central tendency. The study revealed that the construction hazards majorly experienced on construction sites are; accidental falls of workers, handling accidents during machine or tools operation, accident from falling objects and involvement in strenuous movements amongst others. Also, it was found that though safety techniques such as use of safety shoes, site cleanness, checking of tools, use of safety helmet, provision of first aid facilities, provision of workers training and use of nose covers are not frequently used, they are still regarded as reliable. The study concluded that while construction projects are birthed frequently, health and safety issues are rarely paid attention to. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |