ANALYSIS ON CAUSES AND SAFETY MEASURES OF WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the Causes and Influence of Workplace Accidents on the Nigerian
Construction Industry. The research objectives are to investigate the factors that influence accident at
workplace and examine the measures taken to reduce the incident and accident at workplace. A research
questionnaire was administered some professionals in the indigenous construction within Abuja. Data were
collected and analysed using Relative Important Index (RII). The research finds out that carelessness is the
major cause of fatal accident in the workplace with Relative Important Index (RII) of 0.42, none compliance
with site meeting to update workers on current standard of activities on site with Relative Important Index of
0.42 and rated 1^st. chemical emitted by plant and equipment and lack of experience were rated 1^st and 2^nd
with the corresponding Relative Important Index of 0.41 and 0.40 respectively. Provision of protective device
mechanism, site orientation and awareness/training are the various measures taken to reduce incidences and
fatalities on sites with the RII = 0.42, 0.40 and 0.39 respectively. The research concludes that Health and
Safety regulations were not implemented and practiced by most of the Nigerian construction industry.