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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 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.