A Safety leading indicator approach: an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector

Isimemen Judith Ejohwomu; David Oloke; Lovelin Obi; Olugbenga Oladinrin

A Safety leading indicator approach: an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector

Isimemen Judith Ejohwomu^*, David Oloke, Lovelin Obi, Olugbenga Oladinrin

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The construction industry assembles the construction space needed for economic actives. However, the construction industry’s reactive approach to safety has a negative impact on the image of the sector. The current study seeks to determine the extent to which proactive tools, such as safety leading indicators (SLIs), are utilized in the construction sector. The study adopted the use of qualitative research methods, and data was collected using interviewees and webscraping. The analysis of the collected data showed that the construction industry adopts the use of a reactive approach to safety management. In addition, the construction segment of the oil and gas industry utilizes a different approach to safety management when compared with other segments of the construction industry. The adoption of proactive measures, such SLIs, could help to address the poor safety performance in the construction industry.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021
Subtitle of host publication	Changes and innovations for improved wellbeing in construction
Editors	Billy Hare, Fred Sherratt, Fidelis A. Emuze
Place of Publication	Kanata, Canada
Publisher	International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB)
Pages	118-127
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9781914188015
Publication status	Published - 9 Sept 2021
Externally published	Yes
Event	CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021: Changes & innovations for improved wellbeing in construction - Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Sept 2021 → 10 Sept 2021 https://www.w099tg592020.com/

Conference

Conference	CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Glasgow
Period	9/09/21 → 10/09/21
Internet address	https://www.w099tg592020.com/

Keywords

Construction
Health and Safety
Nigeria
Safety Leading Indicators
Sentiment Analysis
Topic Modeling

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Ejohwomu, I. J., Oloke, D., Obi, L., & Oladinrin, O. (2021). A Safety leading indicator approach: an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector. In B. Hare, F. Sherratt, & F. A. Emuze (Eds.), Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021: Changes and innovations for improved wellbeing in construction (pp. 118-127). Article 21 International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). https://www.w099tg592020.com/

Ejohwomu, Isimemen Judith ; Oloke, David ; Obi, Lovelin et al. / A Safety leading indicator approach : an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector. Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021: Changes and innovations for improved wellbeing in construction. editor / Billy Hare ; Fred Sherratt ; Fidelis A. Emuze. Kanata, Canada : International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), 2021. pp. 118-127

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Ejohwomu, IJ, Oloke, D, Obi, L & Oladinrin, O 2021, A Safety leading indicator approach: an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector. in B Hare, F Sherratt & FA Emuze (eds), Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021: Changes and innovations for improved wellbeing in construction., 21, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), Kanata, Canada, pp. 118-127, CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 9/09/21. <https://www.w099tg592020.com/>

A Safety leading indicator approach: an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector. / Ejohwomu, Isimemen Judith; Oloke, David; Obi, Lovelin et al.
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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Ejohwomu IJ, Oloke D, Obi L, Oladinrin O. A Safety leading indicator approach: an exploratory study of the Nigeria construction sector. In Hare B, Sherratt F, Emuze FA, editors, Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference 2021: Changes and innovations for improved wellbeing in construction. Kanata, Canada: International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). 2021. p. 118-127. 21