Assessing safety performance of construction workers in Gauteng, South Africa

Abstract: Purpose of this paper The health and safety (H&S) of construction workers has been a subject of much deliberation and justifiably so, since construction workers are invaluable in construction processes. The paper presents findings on an assessment of safety performance of construction workers in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Methodology A field questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data regarding safety performance on sites. Participants were selected using heterogeneity and convenience sampling techniques. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 22 software. Mean values and standard deviation were computed. Findings The results of the study indicated that medical treatment beyond on-site first aid and limited work days were minimal among the participants. It was also found that poorer safety performance with regard to risk assessment before engaging in tasks and accepting any kind of work prevailed..