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Abstract

The construction industry in Ghana, unsurprisingly, remains one of the most hazardous sectors, underscoring the need for effective safety training interventions. This study investigates the perceived impact of safety training programs on construction workers’ safety performance in Ghana with the aim of proposing evidence-based recommendations to enhance training effectiveness. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing a stratified random sampling technique to select site workers, safety officers, and project managers from large (D1K1) and medium (D2K2) contractors. Data were collected from 306 respondents using a structured questionnaire that covered safety training characteristics, perceived effectiveness, safety knowledge, and performance indicators. The instrument was developed from validated scales in previous studies and pilot-tested to ensure reliability and validity. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27, applying both descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean scores, standard deviations, one-sample t-tests, and the Relative Importance Index (RII). Respondents perceive that safety training significantly improved workers’ understanding of safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk awareness, although its influence on behavioral change and accident reduction was comparatively moderate. The study highlights the need for integrating safety training with broader safety management systems to achieve sustained improvements in construction safety performance in Ghana.

Keywords

Ghanaian construction industry (GCI), Safety, Training programs, Construction, Construction Workers

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