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Item Factors affecting effective communication of health and safety information on construction sites(Journal of Engineering and Enviromental Studies, 2015) ADEBIYI, RANTI TAIBAT; BABALOLA, OLUBOLA; AMUDA YUSUF, GANIYUPoor communication of health and safety (H&S) information among construction practitioners is recognized as a major factor contributing to high rate of accidents on construction sites particularly in developing countries. Efforts have been made to address this problem, but the results have been far from satisfactory, as construction accidents continue to dominate construction industry. Occurrence of accident on construction sites usually leads to site closure for accident investigation, loss of man/machine hours, loss of output, loss of corporate reputation, payment of burial expenses/compensation/insurance claims for the dead. As a consequence, improving safety on construction site has become an area of increasing concern for researchers. This paper examined factors affecting effective communication of H&S information on construction sites. One hundred and thirty-six (136) questionnaire were administered on contractor and site workers through convenience and snowballing sampling. Channels of communication with mean rating of 4.0132 and organization’s commitment to well-being of workers with mean rating of 3.8907 are the most important factors contributing to effectiveness of communication of (H&S) information on construction sites. Choice of a communication channel has a significant impact on communication of H&S information. These findings therefore indicated that a comprehensive communication plan must not only address communication among team members but also address appropriate communication channels.Item Perceptions of career development among women in Nigeria Construction Industry(International Conference of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2019-03) ADEBIYI, RANTI TAIBAT; AMUDA YUSUF, GANIYU; RASHEED, SHEHU ABDULKADIR; IDRIS, SOLIU; OLAADE, E OLUWAKEMIDespite the fact that women possess the required knowledge, skills, competences, training and experiences to perform effectively and efficiently, they found it difficult to break through in career advancement in built environment, thereby constitute small percentage at the top management positions. This study therefore investigates factors impeding women from being at par with their male counterparts at the highest levels of managerial positions with a view to achieving parity with their male counterparts. Data for the study were collected from construction and consulting firms in Lagos State, Nigeria, through well-structured questionnaire. A total of 150 copies of questionnaire were administered to randomly selected architects, quantity surveyors, engineers and contractors. A total of 95 copies representing 63% were retrieved and found suitable for the analysis. The data collected were analyzed through SPSS using Mean Score (MS) and Standard Deviation (SD). Findings from the analyses revealed the most important factors that constitute barrier to women carrier development in built environment were family/work life balance (MS of 4.11 and SD of 0.900),high degree of stress on the job (MS of 4.06 and SD of 0.873) and lack of flexibility work hours and schedules (MS of 4.03 and SD of 0.822). Better work/life balance and equality in career development opportunity for both male and female were the most important factors facilitating women career development in built environment with MS of 3.89 and 3.69 respectively and SD of 0.896 and 0.834 respectively. It is therefore recommended that employers should establish flexible working practices and provide equality in career development opportunity for both men and women, so that women may be at par with their male counterparts at the highest levels of the managerial positions.Item STATE OF AWARENESS AND ADHERENCE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS IN NIGERIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY(KADUNA STSTE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES JOURNAL, 2020-09) ADEBIYI, RANTI TAIBAT; BABALOLA, OLUBOLA; AMUDA YUSUF, GANIYU; RASHEED, SHEHU ABDULKADIR; ZUBAIR, MUSA ABIODUNInvestigation into causes of accidents and ill-health on construction sites in Nigeria revealed poor health and safety performance. Construction workers are approximately three times more likely to suffer from fatal injuries than those in other sectors. This has earned the industry the reputation of being a dangerous or highly hazardous industry. This study therefore evaluates extent to which construction organizations are aware and adhere to Health and Safety Regulations with a view to enhancing safe work environment. Data for the study were collected from construction firms registered with Kwara State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria. The ministry keeps the data base of all registered contracting firms within the state. This revealed a total of fifty-two (52) firms. The use of questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Out of 52 copies of questionnaire administered to respondents, 35 copies were retrieved representing about 67% response rate. The analytical tools used were simple percentage and Relative Importance Index (RII). The findings from the analysis revealed high level of awareness of health and safety regulations (87%). Though few of the regulations were been adhere to: provision of adequate site security (RII value of 4.35), provision of first aid facilities (4.29) and working at height safety precautions (4.18). Use of health and safety file and workers undergoing medical test prior to work were ranked last. The study also unearthed that compliance with health and safety regulations could reduce accidents on construction sites (4.86), raise the organization image (4.51), improve productivity and reduce project delay (4.43). It was concluded that there were high level awareness of health and safety regulations in the construction industry but the level of adherence is relatively low.