Improving the antecedents of non-compliance to safety regulations toward an optimized self-regulated construction environment in Nigeria

Abstract

The construction industry has been plagued with safety challenges, resulting in a wide occurrence of devastating accidents and fatalities. As previous studies have attributed the persistent safety challenges in Nigeria to non-compliance to safety regulations, this study builds on the existing literature by assessing the antecedents of non-compliance to safety regulations amongst construction workers. To achieve this, the study pursued two main objectives which involved the assessment of workers' safety attitude, and workers' safety behavior as the antecedents of safety regulation compliance. A quantitative research approach was adopted using a questionnaire to elicit responses from randomly selected respondents. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from the study showed relatively low levels of safety attitude and behavior amongst construction workers, which limit their ability to be comply to instituted safety regulations. Thus, improving the attitude and behavior of construction workers towards better compliance was recommended.

Enhancing Sustainable Safety Practices in Construction: Insights from Cultural and Socio-Economic Analysis

“…Higher income and education levels are associated with better safety compliance and training effectiveness, as these factors enhance employees' ability to understand and adhere to safety protocols as highlighted by Soliman and Altabtai [66] and Wilkins [67]. Additionally, effective regulatory enforcement promotes a culture of accountability and compliance, leading to improved adherence to safety guidelines and the effectiveness of training programs, as observed in studies by Othman [105] and Zailani et al [71].…”

“…Research indicates that strong regulatory frameworks improve compliance with safety standards [26][27][28]71]. Effective government regulations ensure that safety guidelines are followed, thereby enhancing overall safety adherence on construction sites.…”

Knowledge, attitude, and factors associated with household chemical safety practices among caregivers of children in Kampala; a mixed methods study

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