Abstract:
The aim of the study was to examine risk factors in accidents at construction sites at the
Northern Region of Ghana. The research approach used for this study is quantitative
approach. The study population consisted of site managers and project managers.
Questionnaire and interview guide were used to gather primary data. Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS version 16.0) was used to analyse data. The findings of the
revealed that the accident risk factors in construction site were, injury (ranked 1st), health
damage (ranked 2nd), lack of training and low level of education or illiteracy ranked 3rd
and 4th respectively. The key types of accidents on construction site includes falling from
height, slipped, tripped and falling on same level, contact with moving machinery or
object being machined, stroked against fixed or stationary objects, trapped by collapsing
or overturning object, and injured whilst lifting or carrying objects. The top two killers in
construction works are were identified as “fall of person from height” and “contact with
electricity or electric discharge”. Based on the findings the study recommends that
regular safe working cycle, safety meeting, regular site inspection, safety site work and
different awards to motivate employees. It is also recommended that regulations should
be put in place by the industry regulating body to ensure safety of workers at the various
construction sites in Ghana.
Description:
A Project submitted to the Department construction and Wood, Faculty of
Technical Education, School of Research and Graduate Studies, University of
Education, Winneba in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the award of
Master of Technology Education (Construction Technology) Degree.
AUGUST, 2018
