Client-led promotion of health and safety through the procurement process on public construction projects in developing countries

Boadu, Elijah Frimpong; Sunindijo, Riza Yosia; Wang, Cynthia; Frimpong, Samuel

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105605

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“…All interviews were digitally recorded and ranged between 30-50 minutes. Also, the data was collected and analysed simultaneously until additional data did not produce new information, suggesting data saturation has been reached (Boadu, et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…First, two researchers analysed the data to balance out the subjective influences of individuals (Flick, 2018). Second, the results were reviewed by one of the researchers who was not involved in data collection and analysis, in order to provide fresh perspective and new insights (Boadu, et al, 2022). Subsequently, follow-ups were made with three participants to validate how precisely the draft report reflected their accounts.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This poor performance has been attributed to unique industry characteristics such as labour-intensive work, the use of hazardous materials, long work hours, workers exposure to harsh weather conditions (International Labour Organization [ILO], 2018), poor government commitment and inadequate regulatory regimes in developing countries (Eyiah, Kheni, and Quartey, 2019). Many studies have concluded that one of the ways to improve H&S outcomes on public projects is by integrating H&S issues into the construction procurement process (Boadu, et al, 2022;Boadu, Sunindijo and Wang, 2021a;Worksafe Victoria, 2017;Votano and Sunindijo, 2014;Wells and Hawkins, 2011). The sheer size and importance of public procurement in the delivery of infrastructure endows it with the capacity to influence markets and improve H&S standards (Lingard, Wakefield and Walker, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While public clients, especially in the developed countries are successfully reforming their procurement systems to incorporate H&S considerations, the opposite exists in the case of developing countries (Wells and Hawkins, 2011;. Several studies focusing on H&S promotion in public construction procurement in the developing countries' context (e.g., Boadu, et al, 2022;Benviolent and Smallwood, 2016;Boadu, Sunindijo and Wang, 2021b) have indicated that public clients are yet to fully integrate H&S considerations in public procurement. Where this has been done, H&S issues are assigned low priority in the process.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Where this has been done, H&S issues are assigned low priority in the process. Previous studies, including Boadu, et al (2022) and Benviolent and Smallwood (2016) have emphasised the need to integrate H&S into procurement decisions, however, none considered the impact of the funding sources on the extent of H&S consideration in public works procurement.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The potential to promote health and safety (H&S) through public procurement has resulted in increased expectation for public sector clients to integrate H&S matters into their procurement decisions and practices. Developing countries are however far behind in this endeavour. Using qualitative research, therefore, this study explored how public clients integrate H&S into the procurement of public works. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 contractors and public sector clients who have vast experience in the procurement of public works. The data was analysed using both inductive and deductive thematic analyses. The findings show that the extent of H&S integration into the procurement process depended on the funding source(s) for public projects. H&S matters are generally overlooked in the various procurement stages for public projects funded by the government, while in those funded by international development agencies, H&S matters are prioritized, and therefore, given considerable attention. The research contributes to construction H&S improvement research in developing countries by giving insight into the extent of H&S integration into public procurement. It also contributes to the understanding of the influence of funding sources on the extent to which H&S matters are integrated into public procurement in developing countries.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Hands In Evaluation Criteriamentioning

confidence: 99%