Olukolajo, M A; Oyetunji, A K and Oluleye, I B (2022) Covid-19 protocols: Assessing construction site workers compliance. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 20(1), pp. 115-131. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate construction site workers' compliance with various coronavirus (Covid-19) protocols while working on construction sites. Design/methodology/approach: This survey was conducted at the end of the imposed lockdown following Nigeria’s upsurge of the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey research method was adopted for the study using a structured questionnaire administered to 246 construction site workers under strict Covid-19 preventive measures. The data was complemented through personal observations of the study site activities. The results were analysed using frequency tables and a factor analytical approach. Findings: The preventive measures in place on construction sites can be classified into personal protective measures, good etiquette/manners, contact precautions and prompt actions. Although the workers claimed to be aware of the Covid-19 pandemic, their disposition towards the preventive measures on construction sites is worrisome. Hence, their level of compliance with the protocols could mitigate the spread of the virus. Originality/value: This paper fulfils an identified gap to study the need to promote public health by mitigating the global pandemic’s spread in areas where social distancing cannot be easily observed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction site; construction workers; covid-19; site workers compliance |
| Index terms: | construction worker, coronavirus, pandemic, Nigeria, public health, methodology, social distancing, questionnaire, compliance, COVID-19, construction site, survey |
| Subjects: | environmental health, health conditions and diseases, Geography, health safety and environment, research methods, health risk and incident analysis, work location, practitioner, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Site Management, Roles and Professions, Sustainability, Health and Safety, Geographical Context, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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