Prevalence of Accidental Injuries among Building Construction Workers in Bangladesh

Rahman, Md. Sumon; Karmaker, C. L.; Roy, Rakesh; Ahmed, S.M. Tazim

doi:10.12944/cwe.15.1.07

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“…Several studies have reported an association between occupational injuries and psychological and behavioural factors. 2 6–8 12 21 However, alcohol consumption in this study is deemed a protective factor to occupational injuries among building construction workers (aOR 0.269, 95% CI 0.076 to 0.947), and this finding contradicts many studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. 2 6–8 12 21 Few respondents reported that they consumed alcohol, and all of them consumed it after work and off day.…”

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“…[5][6][7][8] Although hazards exist in all occupations with the potential to cause injury to workers, the construction industry work environment is responsible for most occupational injuries. 2 It has been reported to be the second-largest cause of occupational injuries, causing public health and socioeconomic problems. 9 Globally, occupational fatalities claim up to 20% of the global mortality burden out of every 5000 deaths; thus, 1 in every 5 is occupationally related.…”

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“…1 Complications from injuries could cause temporal, partial or permanent disabilities to victims. 2 In addition to physical injuries and deaths, victims of occupational injuries also suffer mental trauma that persists even after their physical injury has healed.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among building construction workers in the Gambia

Kinteh,

Bass

2023

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BackgroundAlthough occupational injuries among building construction workers are a major public health concern, limited studies have focused on the prevalence and factors associated with injuries among building construction workers in sub-Saharan Africa. Accordingly, this study investigates the prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among building construction workers in the Gambia.MethodUsing a cross-sectional design, 504 building construction workers with more than 12 months of work experience in the construction industry and aged ≥18 years were recruited from 22 registered companies in the Kanifing Municipality of the Gambia. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and an observational checklist.ResultsMore than 56% of the building construction workers reported sustaining work-related injuries in the past 12 months. Majority of injuries reported were abrasions/lacerations (28.2%), followed by cuts (26.6%), backaches (23.8%) and piercing/punctured wounds (22.8%). Results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that being male worker (adjusted OR (aOR), 3.06; 95% CI 1.31 to 7.19), had <8 hours of work daily (aOR 3.46, 95% CI 1.44 to 7.78), smoke tobacco (aOR 1.97; 95% CI 1.36 to 2.85) and consume alcohol (aOR 0.27; 95% CI 0.08 to 0.95) were significantly associated with injuries from building construction work.ConclusionOur findings show that injuries among building construction workers are prevalent in the Gambia. Male gender, work hours, tobacco use and alcohol consumption were associated with occupational injuries in building construction. Introducing and enforcing workplace safety policies in the building construction industry may help reduce occupational injury among construction workers in the Gambia.

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Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among building construction workers in the Gambia

Kinteh,

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2023

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“…5 Similarly, in Bangladesh, about 63.80% of the construction workers suffered from workplace injuries, out of which, 24.7% were attributed mainly to falls from heights and poor safety facilities. 6 Hong Kong recorded 76% of fatal accidents in the construction industry in 2017. 7 Limited compliance with the safety culture at the workplace was the possible cause aside from various causes of non-fatal accidents.…”

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Occurrence of Accident and Safety Culture in the Construction Industry of Bhutan

Dendup

2023

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Background:The global construction industry is highly dangerous, accounting for one in five fatalities, particularly prevalent in developing countries. As construction activities surge in Bhutan, safety standards and the occurrence of accidents have become concerning. This article aims to examine fatal and non-fatal accidents and safety culture in Bhutan's construction industry.Methods: A desk review was conducted to examine reports and documents related to construction accidents in Bhutan. Additionally, a cross-sectional study was carried out at various construction sites, including roads, bridges, buildings, and hydropower projects. The sample size consisted of 208 participants, selected with consideration of a 6.76% margin of error (e) at a 95% confidence level, assuming a standard deviation of 50% (d = 0.5). Results:The construction industry has the highest frequency of workplace accidents, particularly fatal ones, compared to other sectors. Despite a decrease in the accident rate over time, it remains significantly elevated. This study found that 26.4% of construction workers experience annual accidents. Workers who didn't use personal protective equipment (39.1%) or used it sporadically (23.7%) had higher accident rates. The safety culture in construction workplaces generally showed an acceptable level, with a mean score of three or higher. However, workers with low safety behavior and moderate scores in safety leadership, communication, training, and awareness exhibited higher rates of non-fatal accidents. Conclusion:Construction workers in Bhutan face a higher risk of workplace accidents and injuries. Contributing factors include insufficient safety training and awareness, ineffective safety leadership and communication, and the prevalence of unsafe behaviors among workers.

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“…However, the number of construction workers tends to increase in line with its expansion because it is still primarily reliant on human labor (Sourav, 2019). According to the Bangladesh Construction Workers Union and the Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB), the construction industry employs approximately 3.5 million people (Rahman et al, 2020). Bangladesh has 4000 construction firms, according to the Bangladesh Association of Construction Industry (BACI), with 100 of them capable of completing projects in other countries (Ahmed, 2014).…”

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Plights of Women Construction Workers in Bangladesh

Alam¹

2021

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The construction industry plays an important role in the economic development of a country like Bangladesh. In recent years, the sector has experienced considerable growth, resulting in the creation of numerous jobs. Currently, men and women are working in this sector, which is a very favorable aspect. However, construction workers in Bangladesh, particularly women workers, are exposed to hazardous conditions on many construction sites and face a variety of challenges, including low wages or wage discrimination, a lack of safety, and abuse. Keeping this in mind, the study was conducted to look into the plight of women construction workers highlighting the issues they encountered at work. Following the qualitative study method data were collected from 10 women workers through in-depth case interviews. The study found that most of the women working in the construction sector are untrained and employed as helpers. They are not given any appointment letters, everything is determined verbally. They are facing discrimination and injustice in various ways such as long working hours, lower wages than the male workers, lack of safety measures, medical care facilities, etc. In addition, male coworkers and superiors have also exposed them to various sorts of mental and even sexual harassment. It is expected that the findings of this study would help in understanding at least some of the major issues regarding their plight, as well as establishing and protecting the human rights of women construction workers.

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Prevalence of Accidental Injuries among Building Construction Workers in Bangladesh

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Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among building construction workers in the Gambia

Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among building construction workers in the Gambia

Occurrence of Accident and Safety Culture in the Construction Industry of Bhutan

Plights of Women Construction Workers in Bangladesh

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