A5048007388- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Construction Project Management and Performance
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Quality and Management Systems
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Safety Warnings and Signage
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Public Procurement and Policy
- Risk and Safety Analysis
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2021-2024
Purpose E-procurement has the advantage of improving overall performance construction project delivery. The purose this study is to uncover factors influencing e-procurement acceptance in public sector Ghana’s industry (GCI). Using an extended unified theory and use technology (UTAUT 2), variables that promote GCI were explored. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected using a mixed method strategy. In first stage, semi-structured interview used collect, assess optimize UTAUT2 model....
Purpose The uptake of Design for Safety (DfS) practices in developing countries like Ghana has been limited. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding the barriers across regulatory, organizational, cultural and educational dimensions that restrict DfS assimilation Ghanaian construction sector. Identifying key impediments can inform policy initiatives industry efforts facilitate safer construction. Design/methodology/approach A postpositive philosophy underpinned quantitative...
Purpose An understanding of the impact construction workers informal safety communication (CWISC), a form parallel between workers, on performance among is crucial in order to develop effective strategies for improving industry. However, research remains scant CWISC performance. This study empirically aims test relationship these important constructs. Design/methodology/approach Statistical analysis was used examine hypothetical model with two latent variables; exogenous variables...
Construction workers in various studies across the globe have indicated that there is some discomfort with use of safety helmets, and do not helmets as required, resulting a compromise to their health protection. This study investigates processes involved selection procurement for construction assesses these efforts by interrogating discomforts experienced users spite considerations. The focuses on used workers, this common form personal protective equipment (PPE) usually given out sites...
Purpose This paper aims to investigate the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management practices of construction companies in South Korea ascertain specific components that need improvement for successful OSH performance. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research strategy was adopted. close-ended questionnaire survey covering 45 sent 324 contractors; 108 responses were gathered, representing a response rate 33.3%. Data analysed using simple descriptive statistics (frequencies...