Wong, F K W; Chan, S C M; Tse, R Y C and Love, P E D (2000) Improving safety knowledge through training: The case of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Research, 1(2), pp. 169-175. ISSN 1609-9451
Abstract
The enhanced green card (EGC) scheme (the Scheme) for safety training was introduced in Hong Kong in 1996. As a result, those wishing to work on construction sites are required to possess an EGC to certify that they have been on an approved safety induction-training course. With this in mind this paper uses a questionnaire to determine the effectiveness of the Scheme by evaluating the enhancement of safety knowledge of construction workers on site after they have received training under the EGC training system. The findings indicate that the enhancement of knowledge after receiving the CITA enhanced Green Card Training is quite significant. Enhancement of knowledge after receiving the training has a positive relationship with academic background of the trainees. In addition, the results indicate that knowledge enhancement of the workers has no effect on reducing the accident rates in Hong Kong. The paper concludes by highlighting some limitations of safety training.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Hong Kong; safety training; knowledge |
| Index terms: | Hong Kong, safety training, construction worker, effectiveness, construction site, questionnaire |
| Subjects: | Geography, practitioner, occupational health and safety management, performance management, work location, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Site Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Quality Management, Geographical Context, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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