The contribution of the construction sector to the socio-economic development of Ghana
cannot be underestimated. However, these benefits are not without challenges such as …

The study compares the management efforts and performance of construction contractors in
Nigeria with regard to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The purpose of the study is to …

Many previous studies have reported that the occupational health and safety (OHS)
enforcement is poor in developing countries. However these studies have mainly focused on …

The construction industry contributes to a significant proportion of industrial accidents and ill
health. An enabling institutional and legal environment is necessary to enhance the health …

Occupational health and safety continues to be a major component of the built environment.
The study investigates the effectiveness of occupational health and safety laws and …

Health and safety at construction sites deals with both physical and psychological well being
of workers on construction sites and other persons whose health is likely to be adversely …

The term “casual workers” refers to individuals who are engaged on temporary basis to work
for a period of time not exceeding six (6) months, and whose remunerations are calculated …

Lack of compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) has resulted in a relatively
higher construction accident rate in developing countries such as Pakistan. This study …

The state of health and safety on construction sites in Ghana was investigated using first
hand observation of fourteen (14) construction project sites in 2009 and 2010. At each site …

Organizations of all kinds are increasingly concerned with achieving and demonstrating
sound occupational health and safety (OH&S) performance by controlling their OH&S risks …