ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ ATTITUDINAL BEHAVIOR TOWARDS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES

The study assessed construction workers’ attitudes toward health and safety (H&S) practice in Akure, Ondo-State. This was achieved by assessing the health and safety measures provided by the National Building Code, identifying the factors that affect workers’ behavior towards H&S practice, evaluating the perception and attitude of workers towards H&S on construction sites and evaluating workers’ response to H&S practices. 150 questionnaires were administered to the non-professionals involved in construction activities in Akure, Ondo-State. However, 93 questionnaires were retrieved. Mean score, frequency and percentage were used to analyze the retrieved data. The study revealed that the level of workers’ compliance with health and safety measures is considerably positive, mainly on the use of safety boots, first aid kits, reflective clothing/vests, hoisting equipment and roof jacks. Based on these findings, it was concluded that construction workers in this environment have a positive attitude towards H&S practices. It was recommended that this positive attitude be further promoted among site workers, as imbibing positive attitudinal behavior to H&S practices will go a long way in reducing accidents, deaths and property damages on construction sites.