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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Management Practices in Improving Workplace Safety in Nigerian Construction Sites

World Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture | Vol 4, Issue 1

Table 3. Comparative Effectiveness ofOccupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM) Between Indigenous andInternational Construction Companies in Nigeria’s Coastal Cities

VariableOptionIndigenousInternational
OHS Policy EffectivenessPoor6 (0.8)19 (2.9)
Fair193 (24.2)290 (47.4)
Good488 (61.1)273 (44.7)
Excellent111 (13.9)29 (4.7)
Impact on Health OutcomesPoor6 (0.8)16 (2.6)
Fair209 (26.2)320 (52.2)
Good474 (59.4)254 (41.4)
Excellent107 (13.4)20 (3.3)
Accident Frequency Despite OHSNever14 (1.8)8 (1.3)
Rarely151 (18.9)131 (21.4)
Occasionally374 (46.8)275 (44.9)
Frequently199 (24.9)168 (27.4)
Very Frequently61 (7.6)19 (3.1)