Abstract
This study aims to examine the causes of accidents and hazards in the Ghanaian construction industry (GCI) from the perspectives of key stakeholders, and also the available legal regulations and provisions regarding remedies for redress in case of accidents. A qualitative research strategy with in-depth face-to-face interviews was adopted. Participants for the interview were seven of which are Contractors, Consultants, Construction Workers, and Suppliers/ Manufacturers using data saturation principle. The selection of interview participants was based onpurposive sampling, while data was analyzed using the content analysis technique. Five major causes of accidents and hazards that are critical for remedying were identified, including common law liabilities of the Employer who is the Contractor, with a duty to ensure that adequate provisions are made for the works to be carried out safely. The findings of the study provide adequate knowledge to the contractor and other stakeholders of the roles, duties,and responsibilities to ensure improved implementation of CHS practices. The study examined the legal basis and consequences for causes of accidents and hazards in the Construction Industry. Since large construction firms were considered in the current study, it is recommended that similar studies be conducted involving small and medium enterprises.
Highlights
The construction industry plays a significant role in the development of countries, with 350 million people around the world directly involved in this sector, and the number keeps growing rapidly in cities [1]
This study aims to examine the causes of accidents and hazards in the Ghanaian construction industry (GCI) from the perspectives of key stakeholders, and the available legal regulations and provisions regarding remedies for redress in case of accidents
The interviewees responded to questions in relation to causes of accidents and hazards in the GCI
Summary
The construction industry plays a significant role in the development of countries, with 350 million people around the world directly involved in this sector, and the number keeps growing rapidly in cities [1]. The construction industry stands out among other industries due to its unique processes and activities These include working in confined spaces, working at heights, manual handling, lifting operations, demolition works, and ground works. DeCamp & Herskovitz [4] reported that in Malaysia, out of the total number of 112 reported fatal injuries in September 2015, 42 deaths were recorded from the construction industry This statistic indicates that the construction industry is among the most hazardous in Malaysia. Fifty-six percent (56%) of 902 occupational injuries and accidents recorded in the year 2000 resulted in death These statistics show that attention ought to be given to occupational health and safety in the construction industry of every economy
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