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Barton, R T (2000) Soft value management methodology for use in project initiation: a learning journey. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 109–22.

Fong, P S-W (2000) Facilitated team learning in value management teams. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 99–107.

Holt, G D and Faniran, O (2000) Construction management research: a blend of rationalist and interpretative paradigms. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 177–82.

Kwon, A H C, Then, D and Skitmore, M R (2000) Risk management in Singapore construction joint ventures. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 139–49.

Masurier, J L, Blockley, D and Wood, D M (2000) Management of value and uncertainty in construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 123–9.

Mootanah, D P (2000) Theory meets practice: proposal for a dynamic value and risk methodology for project management. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 131–8.

Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Mihsein, M (2000) Predicting materials suppliers' bad debt. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 159–67.

Seni, D A (2000) From scientific management to process engineering: the spontaneous theory of technological value in the design of work in organizations. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 91–8.

Tan, W and Elias, Y (2000) Learning-by-doing in Singapore construction. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 151–8.

Wong, F K W, Chan, S C M, Tse, R Y C and Love, P E D (2000) Improving safety knowledge through training: the case of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 169–75.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Hong Kong; safety training; knowledge
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
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  • Abstract:
    The enhanced green card (EGC) scheme (the Scheme) for safety training was introduced in Hong Kong in 1996. As a result, those wishing to work on construction sites are required to possess an EGC to certify that they have been on an approved safety induction-training course. With this in mind this paper uses a questionnaire to determine the effectiveness of the Scheme by evaluating the enhancement of safety knowledge of construction workers on site after they have received training under the EGC training system. The findings indicate that the enhancement of knowledge after receiving the CITA enhanced Green Card Training is quite significant. Enhancement of knowledge after receiving the training has a positive relationship with academic background of the trainees. In addition, the results indicate that knowledge enhancement of the workers has no effect on reducing the accident rates in Hong Kong. The paper concludes by highlighting some limitations of safety training.

Woodhead, R (2000) From individual perspectives to a global VM potential. Journal of Construction Research, 1(02), 87–90.