Abstract:
The issue of ensuring safety on construction sites remains a critical concern that every
construction firm needs to adhere to. The progress and productivity of work output are
greatly achieved when safety measures are instituted and observed at the workplace.
The study sought to assess the effects of building safety regulations compliance and
enforcement on construction sites using Assin North Municipality. A total number of
79 responded to the study out of the sample size of 81. The sampling technique used
for chosing the sample size was convenience sampling and this was carried out based
on the availability of the respondents to the study. Results from the study were
analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of mean scores and rankings. It was
found that accidents at the construction sites can lead to loss of lives; decrease in
productivity; tarnishes the image of the affected firm; leads to huge sums of
compensation and can delay projects. Challenges facing the firms in practising safety
were unplanned and complex sub-contracting; inadequate training facilities on safety
practices; inadequate skilled personnel to undertake the training programmes and low
education on existing laws on safety practices. Safety issues are not strictly adhered to
by both management and other employees on construction sites. It is recommended
that the firms should ensure that they follow and observe safety rules and regulations
on and off site. It is imperative for state agencies responsible for enforcing the laws on
safety to ensure compliance by the firms. Training programmes should be organised
on safety measures for both management and employees.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department of CONSTRUCTION AND WOOD
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNICAL EDUCATION,
submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Technology
(Construction) degree.
