A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria
Purpose – Despite the contributions of both the oil and gas and construction industries to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country, both industries are still marred by incessant accidents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and...
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| description | Purpose – Despite the contributions of both the oil and gas and construction industries to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country, both industries are still marred by incessant accidents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and oil and gas industries in Nigeria in order to suggest the best approach to health and safety practices. Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was developed and administered to professionals working in the construction and oil and gas industries. Data were analysed using the relative importance index (RII). An independent sample t-test was also conducted to determine whether there was a significant difference in the construction and oil and gas industries. Findings – The study revealed that the rate at which health and safety are practised in the oil and gas industry is comparatively high compared to how they are practised in the construction industry. Proper site layout and planning, provision of a safe working environment, proper health and safety risk assessment were more predominantly practised in the oil and gas industry, while proper site layout and planning, disallowing unauthorised entry into site and the provision of a safe working environment were predominantly practised in the construction industry. Originality/value – This study is the first to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and oil and gas industries in Nigeria. This study was significant because it would provide insight into construction and oil and gas managers, as well as other decision-makers in both industries, on how to improve health and safety practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e872720a3dd405b80b70227297e5f472023-10-25T11:56:07ZengEmerald PublishingFrontiers in Engineering and Built Environment2634-24992634-25022023-10-013423324510.1108/FEBE-01-2023-0001A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in NigeriaHezekiah Farayola Olaniran0Bolatito Folasade Akinbile1Department of Building Technology, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan, NigeriaDepartment of Building Technology, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan, NigeriaPurpose – Despite the contributions of both the oil and gas and construction industries to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country, both industries are still marred by incessant accidents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and oil and gas industries in Nigeria in order to suggest the best approach to health and safety practices. Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was developed and administered to professionals working in the construction and oil and gas industries. Data were analysed using the relative importance index (RII). An independent sample t-test was also conducted to determine whether there was a significant difference in the construction and oil and gas industries. Findings – The study revealed that the rate at which health and safety are practised in the oil and gas industry is comparatively high compared to how they are practised in the construction industry. Proper site layout and planning, provision of a safe working environment, proper health and safety risk assessment were more predominantly practised in the oil and gas industry, while proper site layout and planning, disallowing unauthorised entry into site and the provision of a safe working environment were predominantly practised in the construction industry. Originality/value – This study is the first to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and oil and gas industries in Nigeria. This study was significant because it would provide insight into construction and oil and gas managers, as well as other decision-makers in both industries, on how to improve health and safety practices.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/FEBE-01-2023-0001/full/pdfAccidentDeathInjurySafety |
| spellingShingle | Hezekiah Farayola Olaniran Bolatito Folasade Akinbile A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria Frontiers in Engineering and Built Environment Accident Death Injury Safety |
| title | A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria |
| title_full | A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria |
| title_short | A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria |
| title_sort | comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry s health and safety practises in nigeria |
| topic | Accident Death Injury Safety |
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