Roles of Construction Organizations in Revitalizing Occupational Health and Safety of the Nigerian Construction Industry

Abstract

Occupational accidents have been ravaging the Nigerian construction industry, the sector accounted for 39.24% of the whole occupational accidents between 2014-2016. The effects of occupational accidents can be noticed in the productivity of the construction organizations, making the sector contribute to only 4% of the GDP of the Nigerian economy. Therefore, the need to strengthen health and safety in construction sites is indispensable. This study aimed to explore the roles of construction organizations in revitalizing the health and safety of the Nigerian consecution industry. The questionnaire was used to solicit information for this study. The 300 questionnaires were distributed and 247 were returned, representing 82.33 percent, therefore, considered for the analysis of the study. SPSS software was used in the analysis of the study. The finding of the study revealed that among the top three methods considered essential to revitalizing occupational health and safety are; education and training on health and safety, compliance with health and safety regulation and laws, and enforcement of health and safety rules on the employees. The study recommends more commitment toward health and safety from construction organizations, professionals, government agencies, and employees.