Developing a framework of food choice determinants among construction workers in South Africa
- Okoro, C. S., Musonda, I., Agumba, J. N.
- Authors: Okoro, C. S. , Musonda, I. , Agumba, J. N.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction workers - South Africa - Nutrition , Construction workers - Health and hygiene
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55440 , uj:16292 , Citation: Okoro, C.S., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J.N., 2015. Developing a framework of food choice determinants among construction workers in South Africa. In: Sato, H. & Kyratsis, P. (eds.). Proceeding of the International Conference on Food Nutrition and Civil Engineering (ICFNCE'2015), March 14–15, Dubai (UAE):90-95. , ISBN:978-93-84468-18-7.
- Description: Abstract: A plethora of factors are known to influence an individual’s food choice and overall nutrition, which in turn, influences their health and safety performance. However, it appears that little research has been conducted in South Africa, on the factors which influence the food choices and intake of construction workers in particular. The paper develops a framework of food choice determinants from literature review and tests the framework using principal components analysis of empirical data from a field questionnaire survey. Results evinced that food choices among South African construction workers aredeterminable by seven factors as opposed to six theorized factors. The study provides evidence which defines the factors that influence construction workers’ food choice. The study will be useful to construction managers and stakeholders in planning for nutrition improvement in the construction industry. Improving nutrition will contribute to improvement in health and safety performance on construction sites.
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- Authors: Okoro, C. S. , Musonda, I. , Agumba, J. N.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction workers - South Africa - Nutrition , Construction workers - Health and hygiene
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55440 , uj:16292 , Citation: Okoro, C.S., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J.N., 2015. Developing a framework of food choice determinants among construction workers in South Africa. In: Sato, H. & Kyratsis, P. (eds.). Proceeding of the International Conference on Food Nutrition and Civil Engineering (ICFNCE'2015), March 14–15, Dubai (UAE):90-95. , ISBN:978-93-84468-18-7.
- Description: Abstract: A plethora of factors are known to influence an individual’s food choice and overall nutrition, which in turn, influences their health and safety performance. However, it appears that little research has been conducted in South Africa, on the factors which influence the food choices and intake of construction workers in particular. The paper develops a framework of food choice determinants from literature review and tests the framework using principal components analysis of empirical data from a field questionnaire survey. Results evinced that food choices among South African construction workers aredeterminable by seven factors as opposed to six theorized factors. The study provides evidence which defines the factors that influence construction workers’ food choice. The study will be useful to construction managers and stakeholders in planning for nutrition improvement in the construction industry. Improving nutrition will contribute to improvement in health and safety performance on construction sites.
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Factors driving construction organisations to implement health and safety : a literature review
- Van Heerden, J. H. F., Musonda, I., Okoro, C. S.
- Authors: Van Heerden, J. H. F. , Musonda, I. , Okoro, C. S.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction Industry , Health and Safety , Implementation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241671 , uj:24910 , Citation: Van Heerden, J.H.F., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C.S. Factors driving construction organisations to implement health and safety : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Health and Safety (H&S) implementation significantly impacts on the rates of incidents and fatalities on construction projects. The aim of this paper is to establish the factors that drive H&S implementation in construction organisations. This paper is a part of a Baccalaureus Technologaie (Quantity Surveying) study, and it presents a literature review conducted from various sources such as conference proceedings, journals, text books and dissertations. The study indicates that reduced cost of accidents and penalties; increased productivity, profitability and quality; client satisfaction; completion of projects on-time and preserving the image and reputation of the construction organisation are factors which drive the implementation of H&S in construction organisations...
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- Authors: Van Heerden, J. H. F. , Musonda, I. , Okoro, C. S.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Construction Industry , Health and Safety , Implementation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241671 , uj:24910 , Citation: Van Heerden, J.H.F., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C.S. Factors driving construction organisations to implement health and safety : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Health and Safety (H&S) implementation significantly impacts on the rates of incidents and fatalities on construction projects. The aim of this paper is to establish the factors that drive H&S implementation in construction organisations. This paper is a part of a Baccalaureus Technologaie (Quantity Surveying) study, and it presents a literature review conducted from various sources such as conference proceedings, journals, text books and dissertations. The study indicates that reduced cost of accidents and penalties; increased productivity, profitability and quality; client satisfaction; completion of projects on-time and preserving the image and reputation of the construction organisation are factors which drive the implementation of H&S in construction organisations...
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An investigation of factors that assure a zero accident goal in construction sites in Gauteng, South Africa
- Van Heerden, J. H. F., Musonda, I., Okoro, C. S.
- Authors: Van Heerden, J. H. F. , Musonda, I. , Okoro, C. S.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction industry , Gauteng , Health and safety
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/282206 , uj:30405 , Citation: Van Heerden, J.H.F., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C.S. 2018. An investigation of factors that assure a zero accident goal in construction sites in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Construction accidents and fatalities bear heavily on companies. Thus, achieving zero accidents on construction projects is a desired goal universally. The present study aims to identify critical conditions or factors to ensure zero accidents on projects. A field questionnaire survey was used to collect data in different locations in Gauteng. Participants were selected using snowballing and judgemental sampling techniques. Empirical data were analysed using EXCEL to output descriptive statistics including mean item scores and standard deviation. The factors were further ranked to identify the most important as perceived by the sampled respondents. The study found that clear H&S goals, regular recording of accidents and incidents, regular tool box talks as well as following strict H&S rules, procedures and processes were the most indicators of a good safety record among the sampled organisations. On the other hand, involving staff in H&S planning and worker incentives did not appear to have much bearing on achieving zero accidents in the organizations sampled. The study was conducted in only one Province in South Africa and may not be generalisable to construction organizations in entire country or other geographical areas. The current research identifies factors necessary to prevent or avoid accidents on construction sites. Continuous health and safety improvement is likely if factors to prevent accidents are taken into account to prevent their occurrence.
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- Authors: Van Heerden, J. H. F. , Musonda, I. , Okoro, C. S.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Construction industry , Gauteng , Health and safety
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/282206 , uj:30405 , Citation: Van Heerden, J.H.F., Musonda, I. & Okoro, C.S. 2018. An investigation of factors that assure a zero accident goal in construction sites in Gauteng, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Construction accidents and fatalities bear heavily on companies. Thus, achieving zero accidents on construction projects is a desired goal universally. The present study aims to identify critical conditions or factors to ensure zero accidents on projects. A field questionnaire survey was used to collect data in different locations in Gauteng. Participants were selected using snowballing and judgemental sampling techniques. Empirical data were analysed using EXCEL to output descriptive statistics including mean item scores and standard deviation. The factors were further ranked to identify the most important as perceived by the sampled respondents. The study found that clear H&S goals, regular recording of accidents and incidents, regular tool box talks as well as following strict H&S rules, procedures and processes were the most indicators of a good safety record among the sampled organisations. On the other hand, involving staff in H&S planning and worker incentives did not appear to have much bearing on achieving zero accidents in the organizations sampled. The study was conducted in only one Province in South Africa and may not be generalisable to construction organizations in entire country or other geographical areas. The current research identifies factors necessary to prevent or avoid accidents on construction sites. Continuous health and safety improvement is likely if factors to prevent accidents are taken into account to prevent their occurrence.
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Relationship between nutrition and construction safety performance : experimental work
- Okoro, C. S., Musonda, I., Agumba, J. N.
- Authors: Okoro, C. S. , Musonda, I. , Agumba, J. N.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction workers - Nutrition , Construction workers - Health and hygiene , Construction industry - Safety measures
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55424 , uj:16289 , Citation: Okoro, C.S., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J.N., 2015. Relationship between nutrition and construction safety performance : experimental work. In: Sato, H. & Kyratsis, P. (eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Nutrition and Civil Engineering (ICFNCE'2015), March 14–15, Dubai (UAE):74-78. , ISBN:978-93-84468-18-7
- Description: Abstract: It is known that nutrition is linked with worker health and safety (H&S) performance. However, this relationship has not been evaluated empirically. The present paper evaluates the relationship between nutrition and safety performance on construction sites. Empirical data were collected through a field questionnaire survey conducted on site construction workers in South Africa. Principal components analysis and Spearman’s correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that increased consumption of certain foods termed “alternatives” in the current study, including dairy products, eggs, nuts, fish and cereals, was associated with improved safety performance. No significant correlation was found between nutritional choice and negative performance measures. By providing evidence of which foods may be correlated with safety performance of construction workers on construction sites, the design of explicit nutrition interventions for construction workers, particularly including planning for these significant foods, will be allowed. The study will also result in nutrition being given more attention in H&S considerations on construction sites.
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- Authors: Okoro, C. S. , Musonda, I. , Agumba, J. N.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction workers - Nutrition , Construction workers - Health and hygiene , Construction industry - Safety measures
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55424 , uj:16289 , Citation: Okoro, C.S., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J.N., 2015. Relationship between nutrition and construction safety performance : experimental work. In: Sato, H. & Kyratsis, P. (eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Nutrition and Civil Engineering (ICFNCE'2015), March 14–15, Dubai (UAE):74-78. , ISBN:978-93-84468-18-7
- Description: Abstract: It is known that nutrition is linked with worker health and safety (H&S) performance. However, this relationship has not been evaluated empirically. The present paper evaluates the relationship between nutrition and safety performance on construction sites. Empirical data were collected through a field questionnaire survey conducted on site construction workers in South Africa. Principal components analysis and Spearman’s correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that increased consumption of certain foods termed “alternatives” in the current study, including dairy products, eggs, nuts, fish and cereals, was associated with improved safety performance. No significant correlation was found between nutritional choice and negative performance measures. By providing evidence of which foods may be correlated with safety performance of construction workers on construction sites, the design of explicit nutrition interventions for construction workers, particularly including planning for these significant foods, will be allowed. The study will also result in nutrition being given more attention in H&S considerations on construction sites.
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