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ABSTRACT
Building construction sites are most times very hazardous due to the bulk and types of materials and equipment employed towards the realization of building project. To this effect, various forms of accidents abound at various stages of construction and in various operations. This project work aims at investigation and evaluation, the response of construction firms/managers to health safety and welfare requirements on building construction sites in Imo State. Different methods such as survey approaches using questionnaire, site visitation and interview were adopted to realize the aims of this work. The method of data collection and analysis adopted are the statistical table (percentage) and bar-chart respectively. The results of their finding indicates that most of the construction firms and contractors in Imo State do not abide to the statutory regulations governing safety at work, while most of them do not consider the need to educate and train workers on safety practices. This work reveals the causes of site accidents and has suggested the remedial measures to be adopted. These methods include among others abiding to; the health and employing professional on building sites. With this building industry Imo State will be free from accidents and hazards.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Title Page
ii Approval Page
iii Dedication
iv Acknowledgement
v Abstract
vi Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Aim and objectives of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Research questions
1.6 Scope and delimitation of the study
1.7 Limitations
1.8 definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review of literature
2.1 Building site hazard
2.2 Review of accidents on building sites
2.3 Accident investigation
2.4 Accident investigation procedure
2.5 The need to control accident on the building construction sites
2.6 Accident prevention
2.7 Health and safety requirements
2.8 Formation of safety committees
2.9 Objective of the safety plan
2.10 The work environment
2.11 First aid
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research design and methodology
3.1 Design of the study
3.2 Area of the study
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample of the study/technique
3.5 Instrument for data collection
3.6 Validation of the instrument
3.7 Reliability of the instrument
3.8 Method of data collection
3.9 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data analysis and discussion
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of data
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
Appendix
Questionnaires