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Preventing occupational injuries in the informal construction industry: a study protocol for the development of a safety education intervention for bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria

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Abstract

This paper describes the process required to assess the determinants of occupational injuries among artisans in the informal sector of the construction industry in Nigeria and further proposes the design of a context-relevant safety training intervention. The information from this study will be essential in promoting safe working environments for construction artisans.

Research topics

  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
  • Construction Project Management and Performance

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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1464797

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