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Assessing the effects of non-compliance and enforcement of building safety regulations on construction sites in the Assin North municipality

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dc.contributor.author Dei, A.R.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-11-06T17:12:24Z
dc.date.available 2024-11-06T17:12:24Z
dc.date.issued 2016-06
dc.identifier.uri http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4604
dc.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. en_US
dc.description.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. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Education, Winneba. en_US
dc.subject Non-compliance en_US
dc.subject Building safety en_US
dc.subject Regulations en_US
dc.title Assessing the effects of non-compliance and enforcement of building safety regulations on construction sites in the Assin North municipality en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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