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Akintoye, A and Skitmore, M R (1994) A comparative analysis of three macro price forecasting models. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 257-70.
Aouad, G F, Ford, S R, Kirkham, J A, Brandon, P S, Brown, F E, Child, T, Cooper, G S, Oxman, R E and Young, B A (1994) Knowledge elicitation using protocol analysis in a workshop environment. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 271-8.
Betts, M and Ofori, G (1994) Strategic planning for competitive advantage in construction: the institutions. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 203-17.
Jaselskis, E J and Suazo, G A R (1994) A survey of construction site safety in Honduras. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 245-55.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: accident; developing country; Honduras; safety
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199400000032
- Abstract:
This paper provides the results of a construction site safety survey conducted in Honduras. A questionnaire was used to collect safety-related information from construction workers, field management and upper management in the Home Office on residential, commercial and heavy civil construction projects in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews - 108 construction workers, 10 field managers and eight senior managers participated. Data were analysed using correlation, regression and analysis of variance techniques. Results demonstrated a substantial lack of awareness or importance for safety at all levels of the construction organization. Workers rarely wore personal protective equipment, used poorly constructed scaffolds, improperly used tools and ladders and disregarded good housekeeping practices. Almost three-quarters of the craftsmen suffered at least one lost-time accident; many of their injuries were in expected locations on their bodies given the nature of their work and the site conditions. Many of the field project managers stated that they did not provide workers with personal protective equipment or safety training and did not use a dedicated safety person on-site. Top level management does not appear convinced that it is in their best interests to improve safety performance either since only approximately 25% provided company-wide safety training programme, maintained accident records and provided safety incentives. Additional results, recommendations for improving construction safety in Honduras, study limitations and future research areas are also identified.
Ofori, G (1994) Formulating a long-term strategy for developing the construction industry of Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 219-31.
Ranasinghe, M (1994) Contingency allocation and management for building projects. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 233-43.
Walker, A and Kalinowski, M (1994) An anatomy of a Hong Kong project: organization, environment and leadership. Construction Management and Economics, 12(03), 191-202.