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... year in a dusty work environment (31). ...
... Therefore, all workers may be fearful of developing respiratory problems. This finding is in line with a Nigerian study which found no correlation between workers' employment duration and their perception or knowledge of construction hazards (31). ...
Introduction: Exposure to coal dust is one of the major health hazards that result in respiratory problems in the coal industry. Literature on workers’ perceptions of coal dust exposure and its health effects is limited. This study aimed to establish workers’ perceptions and attitudes about coal dust exposure and health hazards. Methods: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design and stratified sampling approach to select 152 workers from a coal-fired power station. Quantitative data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire to solicit information on age, gender, work experience, knowledge and perception, with Chi-square tests used for inferential analysis. The study was conducted at Bulawayo Power Station, Zimbabwe. Results: Respondents between 18 to 39 years were the majority. 72.4% had worked at the coal-fired power station for more than a year. Most respondents were aware of the sources of coal dust, its exposure routes, the frequency of exposure that may result in respiratory problems, health effects and methods of prevention. Most respondents perceived they were exposed to coal dust, which they identified as a significant health hazard; they were at risk of having respiratory difficulties and could be protected from its exposure. There was no correlation between workers’ perception of coal dust exposure and their work experience. Conclusion: Workers were knowledgeable of the health hazards associated with coal dust. Coal dust was perceived as the main health hazard resulting in respiratory complications. The perception was the same among workers with different work experiences.
... year in a dusty work environment (31). ...
... Therefore, all workers may be fearful of developing respiratory problems. This finding is in line with a Nigerian study which found no correlation between workers' employment duration and their perception or knowledge of construction hazards (31). ...
Introduction: Exposure to coal dust is one of the major health hazards that result in respiratory problems in the coal industry. Literature on workers' perceptions of coal dust exposure and its health effects is limited. This study aimed to establish workers' perceptions and attitudes about coal dust exposure and health hazards. Methods: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design and stratified sampling approach to select 152 workers from a coal-fired power station. Quantitative data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire to solicit information on age, gender, work experience, knowledge and perception, with Chi-square tests used for inferential analysis. The study was conducted at Bulawayo Power Station, Zimbabwe. Results: Respondents between 18 to 39 years were the majority. 72.4% had worked at the coal-fired power station for more than a year. Most respondents were aware of the sources of coal dust, its exposure routes, the frequency of exposure that may result in respiratory problems, health effects and methods of prevention. Most respondents perceived they were exposed to coal dust, which they identified as a significant health hazard; they were at risk of having respiratory difficulties and could be protected from its exposure. There was no correlation between workers' perception of coal dust exposure and their work experience. Conclusion: Workers were knowledgeable of the health hazards associated with coal dust. Coal dust was perceived as the main health hazard resulting in respiratory complications. The perception was the same among workers with different work experiences.
... This has become necessary because of the attitude of the majority of the junior site workers. Findings agree with Rotifa and Eguvbe (2017) and found that even though the construction workers had good knowledge of site hazards, there was lax compliance to safety devices. Regarding the absence of safety laws and regulations, findings suggest a review of the company's safety regulations and policies while the firms without safety regulations should formulate one and commence implementation. ...
Purpose
The frequent occurrence of hazards, especially on junior staff in developing countries, is a major setback on project delivery. This is because the safety of the construction workers' environment influences their performance. Although a range of literature has addressed safety measures on construction sites, how far is their compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) on junior staff is yet to receive in-depth studies in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the level of Nigerian construction companies' compliance and proffered possible solutions that intend to improve the implementation of PPE on junior staff.
Design/methodology/approach
The data were collected via observation and face-to-face interviews among the selected companies' staff in Lagos and Abuja. The interview is to determine their perceptions regarding compliance with PPE on construction sites.
Findings
Findings show that compliance with PPE on junior staff, especially the indigenous construction companies, is poor. This is because monitoring and enforcement are lax by government regulatory agencies. Also, findings show that many international construction companies ensure that junior workers obey site safety measures those mitigate the chance of hazard occurrence during construction as a policy.
Research limitations/implications
This paper data collection is limited to Abuja and Lagos, and a phenomenology type of qualitative research was employed, but this does not weaken the robustness. Future research is needed to consider adopting a mixed-methods approach.
Practical implications
As part of this paper's implications, findings recommended that the construction company's safety regulations and policies should be robust and enriched to mitigate site-related hazards via a framework or mechanism, but the government agencies/ministries need to give the enabling direction, strict monitoring and enforcement of PPE on junior staff. This paper intends to stir up the appropriate government authorities for possibly passing the Labour, Safety, Health and Welfare Bill 2012 (updated in 2016) Act into law.
Originality/value
This study demonstrates that the government agencies concern with approval and enforcement of construction site safety needs to reawaken to their responsibilities because of the lax implementation in many sites, especially in indigenous construction sites.
... While Goh et al. (2016) stated that lack of proper instruction could lead to construction accidents, Okoye et al. (2016) concluded that construction workers would work safely, if they are equipped with the necessary safety knowledge. According to Jasani et al. (2016) and Stella and Okeoghene (2017), most workers do not have knowledge of occupational hazards and their preventative measures. Poor coordination between the supervisors and workers could lead to severe hazards and accidents on construction sites. ...
The construction environment is one of the most dangerous workplaces where several fatal accidents have been recorded. Personal protective equipment (PPE) has therefore been used as a vital protection in ensuring the health and safety of workers on construction sites. A few findings reveal that PPE is usually not worn by construction workers in Malaysia. The purpose of this research was to investigate the awareness and compliance with PPE usage on construction sites in Johor, Malaysia. A mixed-method research approach was adopted for the study. A total of 95 questionnaires were distributed to workers on nine (9) construction sites in Johor with a response rate of 72%. The data analysis method utilised quantitative analysis using mean values, and qualitative analysis using coding of real-time observations. Both quantitative and qualitative methods reveal head, foot, body, and hand PPE as the most commonly used PPE among construction workers on sites in Johor. The findings also reveal a considerable level of awareness but a low level of compliance with the use of PPE by construction workers in Johor as only three (3) PPE out of eight (8) had a compliance level above the average mean of 2.5. Hence, approaches such as provision of safety training and penalties to workers who fail to comply with PPE usage should be implemented to enhance compliance with the use of PPE on construction sites.
... While Goh et al. (2016) stated that lack of proper instruction could lead to construction accidents, Okoye et al. (2016) concluded that construction workers would work safely, if they are equipped with the necessary safety knowledge. According to Jasani et al. (2016) and Stella and Okeoghene (2017), most workers do not have knowledge of occupational hazards and their preventative measures. Poor coordination between the supervisors and workers could lead to severe hazards and accidents on construction sites. ...
The construction environment is one of the most dangerous workplaces where several fatal accidents have been recorded. Personal protective equipment (PPE) has therefore been used as a vital protection in ensuring the health and safety of workers on construction sites. A few findings reveal that PPE is usually not worn by construction workers in Malaysia. The purpose of this research was to investigate the awareness and compliance with PPE usage on construction sites in Johor, Malaysia. A mixed-method research approach was adopted for the study. A total of 95 questionnaires were distributed to workers on nine (9) construction sites in Johor with a response rate of 72%. The data analysis method utilised quantitative analysis using mean values, and qualitative analysis using coding of real-time observations. Both quantitative and qualitative methods reveal head, foot, body, and hand PPE as the most commonly used PPE among construction workers on sites in Johor. The findings also reveal a considerable level of awareness but a low level of compliance with the use of PPE by construction workers in Johor as only three (3) PPE out of eight (8) had a compliance level above the average mean of 2.5. Hence, approaches such as provision of safety training and penalties to workers who fail to comply with PPE usage should be implemented to enhance compliance with the use of PPE on construction sites.
