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Covid-19 protocols: assessing construction site workers compliance

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Covid-19 protocols: assessing construction site workers compliance. / Olukolajo, Michael Ayodele; Oyetunji, Abiodun Kolawole; Oluleye, Ifeoluwa Benjamin.
In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 20, No. 1, 31.01.2022, p. 115-131.

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Olukolajo, MA, Oyetunji, AK & Oluleye, IB 2022, 'Covid-19 protocols: assessing construction site workers compliance', Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 115-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/jedt-03-2021-0131

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Olukolajo, M. A., Oyetunji, A. K., & Oluleye, I. B. (2022). Covid-19 protocols: assessing construction site workers compliance. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 20(1), 115-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/jedt-03-2021-0131

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Olukolajo MA, Oyetunji AK, Oluleye IB. Covid-19 protocols: assessing construction site workers compliance. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 2022 Jan 31;20(1):115-131. Epub 2021 Jul 22. doi: 10.1108/jedt-03-2021-0131

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Olukolajo, Michael Ayodele ; Oyetunji, Abiodun Kolawole ; Oluleye, Ifeoluwa Benjamin. / Covid-19 protocols : assessing construction site workers compliance. In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 2022 ; Vol. 20, No. 1. pp. 115-131.

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abstract = "Purpose: This paper aims to investigate construction site workers{\textquoteright} compliance with various coronavirus (Covid-19) protocols while working on construction sites.Design/methodology/approach: This survey was conducted at the end of the imposed lockdown following Nigeria{\textquoteright}s upsurge of the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey research method was adopted for the study using a structured questionnaire administered to 246 construction site workers under strict Covid-19 preventive measures. The data was complemented through personal observations of the study site activities. The results were analysed using frequency tables and a factor analytical approach.Findings: The preventive measures in place on construction sites can be classified into personal protective measures, good etiquette/manners, contact precautions and prompt actions. Although the workers claimed to be aware of the Covid-19 pandemic, their disposition towards the preventive measures on construction sites is worrisome. Hence, their level of compliance with the protocols could mitigate the spread of the virus.Originality/value: This paper fulfils an identified gap to study the need to promote public health by mitigating the global pandemic{\textquoteright}s spread in areas where social distancing cannot be easily observed.",
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