Rethinking health and safety training to serve people in construction better

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T. Jatau, Fidelis Emuze, J. Smallwood
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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the health and safety (H&S) training and communication in construction. Data for this study were collected using open-ended questions in an online survey, and the responses were analysed thematically. The target respondents were construction professionals located in Nigeria and South Africa. Findings are presented comparatively, and the implications of the results are discussed contextually. It was notable that formal presentations, such as seminars, workshops, and lectures, dominated the training for general construction workers. However, findings from the Nigerian participants revealed that a method of training underpinned by verbal instructions was prevalent. Based on the study, a link was established between safety communication and the H&S training of workers. High-quality safety communication is required to drive H&S training, which results in improved H&S education levels among workers. The study recommends that management explores effective methods for advancing H&S learning and education among construction workers, given that high levels of H&S education improve safety participation and compliance. Further, management may exploit the benefits of digital technology for enhanced H&S education and communication and overall safety performance for the organisation.
重新思考健康安全培训,更好地为建筑业人员服务
本研究旨在评估建筑工地的健康与安全(H&S)培训与沟通。这项研究的数据是通过在线调查中的开放式问题收集的,并对回答进行了主题分析。目标受访者是位于尼日利亚和南非的建筑专业人士。本文比较了研究结果,并结合上下文讨论了研究结果的含义。值得注意的是,正式的介绍,如研讨会、讲习班和讲座,主导了一般建筑工人的培训。然而,来自尼日利亚参与者的调查结果显示,以口头指示为基础的训练方法很普遍。在此基础上,建立了安全沟通与工人健康安全培训之间的联系。需要高质量的安全沟通来推动健康安全培训,从而提高工人的健康安全教育水平。该研究建议管理层探索有效的方法来促进建筑工人的健康与安全学习和教育,因为高水平的健康与安全教育可以提高安全参与和遵守。此外,管理层可以利用数字技术的好处,加强健康安全教育和沟通,提高组织的整体安全绩效。
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