Abstract

Ugbosu Seth Ogheneovo, Odigie Mike Osagie* and Adjene Josiah Obaghwarhievwo

ABSTRACT

This manuscript presents a comprehensive assessment of health and safety training practices within construction firms, focusing on two key objectives: establishing suitable measures to assess effectiveness and evaluating worker reactions to training design and delivery. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, focus groups, observations, and performance metrics, the study employed qualitative methods, including case studies and questionnaires, to investigate the efficacy of lean practices in enhancing safety within this context. Quantitative approaches were utilized to assess the effectiveness of health and safety training practices, employing the Rate of Occupational Incidents (ROI) as a key measure. Furthermore, the study examines workers' reactions to key elements of health and safety training within construction firms. Through surveys, focus groups, observations, and feedback forms, workers' perspectives on training content, delivery methods, and engagement levels were assessed. The results of the study provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of lean practices in promoting safety within the Nigerian Construction Industry. Through the analysis of incident rates across various construction firms, notable variations are observed, indicating differing levels of safety effectiveness. Firms that have successfully implemented lean principles exhibit lower incident rates, suggesting the potential impact of lean practices in mitigating workplace hazards and improving safety outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of adopting lean methodologies as part of comprehensive safety systems within the construction industry to enhance overall safety performance and minimize accident risks.