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Adamu, N, Zubairu, I K, Ibrahim, Y M and Ibrahim, A M (2011) Evaluating the impact of product diversification on financial performance of selected nigerian construction firms. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 91-114.

Bouhamou, N E, Belas, N, Attar, A, Achour, B and Mebrouki, A (2011) Properties of self-consolidating concrete produced using local algerian materials. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 1-25.

Chileshe, N, Boadua, A and Yirenkyi, F (2011) Perceptions of threat risk frequency and impact on construction projects in Ghana: Opinion survey findings. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 115-49.

Formoso, C, Leite, F and Miron, L (2011) Client requirements management in social housing: A case study on the residential leasing program in brazil. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 47-67.

Idoro, G I (2011) Comparing occupational health and safety management efforts and performance of nigerian construction contractors. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 151-73.

Idoro, G I (2011) Effect of mechanisation on occupational health and safety performance in the Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 27-45.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: concreting; excavation; mechanisation and OHS performance
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol16_2_2011/ART2_jcdc16-2.pdf
  • Abstract:
    The need to improve productivity, quality standards, efficiency and performance in construction projects has brought about increased use of Plant and Equipment (P&E). This study evaluates the level of mechanisation and its relationship to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) performance of the Nigerian construction industry. The purpose of the study is to ascertain the influence of mechanisation on OHS performance and raise the commitment of contractors to effective OHS management. To achieve this, a questionnaire survey involving 45 projects was conducted. Data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaires and analysed by percentages, means, t-tests and Spearman's correlation tests. The results indicated that increased mechanisation leads to increased rates of accident and injury and that the level of mechanisation varies from one operation to another. The study concludes that mechanisation can worsen the OHS performance of the industry when it is not effectively managed. The findings suggest that stakeholders should put effective measures in place aimed at controlling OHS performance before using new or additional P&E. They also suggest that stakeholders of specific contractors should provide more attention when setting up an OHS management plan, particularly a hazard management plan regarding the on-site use of P&E. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.

Manjia, M, Pettang, C and Abanda, F (2011) Urban self-building labour cost modelling in Cameroon. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(2), 69-90.