Read the March 2021 edition of The Wellbeing W099 Newsletter (an official CIB publication)
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Title: The impact of pictorial OSH training on migrant worker behaviour and competence by Glasgow Caledonian University
Authors: Cameron, I; Hare, B; Duff, R; McNairney, F.
Funded by: IOSH R&D Grant
Strategies adopted by construction companies to communicate with non-English-speaking migrant workers – strategies supported by legislation - include pictorial methods of communication. Various authors have concluded that there is scope for using pictorial communication in this sector in order to bridge the communication gap, due in large part to the increase in migrant labour. However, there have been few construction-specific studies and, in these, few validation techniques have been applied to gauge the success of the communication methods. This study sought evidence for the use of pictorial aids beyond text-only materials, reporting implications for industry and future research.
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Title: The development of a worker engagement maturity model for the improvement of occupational health and safety in construction
Authors: Hare, B; Cameron, I; Lawani, K.
Funded by: Berkeley Group Innovation Fund
This research was funded in response to the HSE view of worker engagement and their requirement for every worker on a construction site to contribute to the improvement of Occupation Safety and Health (OSH). However, there is currently no recognised model of worker engagement maturity for the improvement of construction OSH. The aim of this research was to address this issue through the development of a Worker Engagement Maturity Model. Five key worker engagement maturity indicators were developed with a focus on evaluating the maturity levels of workers as an individual, within a specific project and organisational focus. The indicators are: Meaningful Discussion; Empowerment; Trust; Motivation; and Commitment. The expectation was that these five indicators combined together can be used in determining the engagement levels and growth maturity of workers over a period of time.
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Title: Why might a building unexpectedly collapse during demolition work?
Author: Hare, B.
In "The Conversation", Prof Billy Hare explains the multiple risks during a building demolition that can lead to collapse and endanger workers' lives. The article on "Why might a building unexpectedly collapse during demolition work?" can be found at this link.
Title: Superior safety performance: OSH personnel and safety performance in construction
Authors: Cameron, I.; Hare, B.; Duff, R.
Funded by: IOSH R&D Grant
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the provision and application of competent OSH personnel and OSH performance in construction organisations. The underlying assumption – that greater investment in OSH personnel is associated with improved OSH performance – is central to most literature on OSH performance but, strangely, is not mentioned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in its ‘excellence model’. The study sought to investigate the relationship between OSH personnel and performance, communicated through cost-benefit analysis, and makes recommendations for both industry and future research.
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