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Allen, C and Smallwood, J (2008) Improving construction planning through 4D planning. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 6(01), 7–20.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2008) Construction workers' health and safety knowledge: Initial observations on some test-result data. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 6(01), 65–80.

Frödell, M, Josephson, P-E and Lindahl, G (2008) Swedish construction clients' views on project success and measuring performance. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 6(01), 21–32.

Ilozor, B D (2008) Architectural and building features disparity and preservation of structural and fabrics integrity. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 6(01), 33–47.

Musonda, I and Smallwood, J (2008) Health and safety awareness and implementation in Botswana's construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 6(01), 81–90.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Botswana; Construction industry; Health and safety
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/17260530810863352
  • Abstract:
    Purpose ? The purpose of this paper is to present findings of research on the level of health and safety (H&S) awareness and implementation in Botswana's construction industry. Design/methodology/approach ? A questionnaire survey was conducted on construction projects to establish the level of awareness and implementation of construction H&S. Physical observations were also conducted on construction sites in order to relate questionnaire responses to what actually obtained on construction sites. The study was limited to Gaborone and the immediate surrounding areas. Findings ? Findings from the research reveal that the level of H&S awareness is low, H&S legislation is not complied with, the management of contractors is not committed to H&S implementation, there is a lack of H&S management systems, procedures, and protocol, and clients and designers do not participate in the implementation of H&S. Originality/value ? The importance of construction H&S has been recognised by various researchers. This paper provides an insight on the level of awareness and implementation of H&S in Botswana's construction industry and should be viewed in the context of an effort to improve H&S. Record 13.

Vinodh, S, Sundararaj, G, Devadasan, S R and Rajanayagam, D (2008) Quantification of agility: An experimentation in an Indian electronics switches manufacturing company. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 6(01), 48–64.