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Alumbugu, P O (2019) Construction material logistics management: the case of north-central Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Binqela, L (2019) The influence of briefing on Eastern Cape government project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Camngca, V P (2020) Underutilisation of information communication and technology in the building construction industry case study: Department of Public Works in the Amathole district in the Eastern Cape, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Chigara, B (2018) Integrating sustainability principles in construction health and safety management practices in Zimbabwe, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Gogela, N (2019) Quality in low-cost houses in Nelson Mandela Bay, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Ibrahim, K (2019) A framework for ethical sourcing of construction materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Jesumoroti, C O (2018) Motivation of construction workers in the nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Koopman, K L (2023) Implementation of technological innovations within the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Lombard, D (2019) Critical success factors of South African construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Lukhele, T M (2023) A systematic risk management model for construction project management: a case study of the new infrastructure project in the University of Mpumalanga, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mafuya, N (2018) Challenges facing the state of construction health and safety management practices within the Eastern Cape: a case of the Sarah Baartman District, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: hazards; negligence; personnel; skills; compliance; construction industry development; health and safety; leadership; legislation; supervision; designer; South Africa; project performance; regulation; interview
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- URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31532
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The construction industry has a poor Health and Safety (H&S) record globally and South Africa is no exception (Haupt, 2016: 1). The construction industry is integrally a high-impact and dangerous industry with less than a 50% ratio in compliance to H&S standards (PricewaterhouseCoppers (PwC), 2016). This study is aimed towards evolving a solution to mitigate the fatalities and injuries, occupational health hazards, non-compliance with legislation and design originated hazards and the reoccurring problems experienced by the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works (ECDPW) on projects. Literature points out that H&S performance is attributable to a lack of management commitment, inadequate supervision, inadequate H&S training, and lack of worker involvement (construction industry development board (cidb), 2009: 36). Huang and Hinze (2006: 179) contend that clients‟ participation in project H&S can significantly influence project performance. Various researchers have amplified the importance of leadership roles and involvement of clients in H&S. A quantitative survey and qualitative inquiry were utilised to gather and analyse data within the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Three questionnaires were developed and distributed to a target population, and interviews were conducted. The study focuses on seven schools, namely; Stormsriver, Jubilee, Mfesane, Bongweni, David Livingstone, Kaiser Ngxwane and Bethelsdorp, which are on-going for the 2016/2017 financial period during which the research study was conducted. A total of 136 responses were used to analyse the data. All project stakeholders, namely: project managers, contractors‟ site managers, and workers contributed to the study. The frequency of H&S actions varied with each stakeholder dependent on the stage in which they were involved. The study determined that extensive inadequacy of construction expertise in terms of H&S including H&S consultants and departmental H&S personnel, inadequate management and supervision on site, inadequate workers participation, inadequate H&S training, inadequate expertise in H&S management, inadequate designer report, inadequate H&S knowledge and awareness, negligence, unsafe acts, unskilled workers, unsafe conditions, non-compliance with H&S regulations, Safe v Operating Procedure (SOPs) and Safe Working Procedures (SWPs), inadequate commitment of various project stakeholders, ignorance, poor client H&S leadership throughout certain aspects of the ECDPW projects are the primary cause of fatalities and injuries, ill-health, design originated hazards, non-compliance and the reoccurrence of problems. Recommendations were for H&S to be integrated within the Departments internal project systems from project inception to project close out, and to enhance H&S knowledge and skills in order to mitigate the reoccurrences of problems on projects.
Mangezi, W (2019) Red tape in upgrading of informal settlements in Nelson Mandela Bay, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mazondwa, S (2019) The delivery of low-income housing in Sarah Baartman District from 2012 to 2017, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Monyane, T G (2019) A lean-led-evaluation of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Motau, S M (2019) Quality of subsidised housing in South Africa and the role of the National Home Builders Registration Council, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Mvandaba, N (2020) Corruption elimination within the public infrastructure sector in the Eastern Cape, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Neethling, J P (2020) Invalid submission of extension of time claims in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Obiozo, R N (2018) The role of psychosocial recuperative therapy in enhancing construction performance on projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Phalanndwa, S A (2018) Cost and time overruns on Mpumalanga Province infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Sisilana, O (2018) Construction company joint ventures in South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Sisilana, V (2018) Labour and external stakeholder management in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Taft, G S (2019) The sustainability of small, medium and micro enterprises within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Tyindyana, X (2019) The challenges of professional women in a male dominated South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.
Xongo, N (2018) Causes and impacts of delays in low-income housing projects in the greater Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffolo City Municipality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.