STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNICATING HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ON CONSTRUCTION
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2021-01
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JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING PROJECT AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Abstract
Accidents are common problems on construction sites globally. The occurrence of these accidents usually leads
to loss of time and productivity of site personnel, payments for treatment of the injured and burial expenses for the dead.
Previous studies identified poor communication of information on Health and Safety as one of the major causes of accidents
on construction sites. This study examined and analyzed the strategies for communication. Mean and standard deviations
were used to analyze the strategies. The opinions of supervisors and operatives were tested through an independent t-test
and Spearman’s rank correlation. Findings revealed project briefings, operating procedures, and safety manuals as the most
frequently used communication strategies. No significant differences exist between the two groups of respondents in their
rankings. The correlation coefficient revealed a positive relationship. In other words, respondents concurred in their
opinions regarding these communication strategies. This paper, therefore, recommends the adoption of significant
strategies identified in this study. In addition, future research can be conducted in other countries in order to explore the
research area globally.
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Health and Safety, Communication Strategies, Accident, Construction sites