DOI: 10.11648/j.jccee.20261103.16 ISSN: 2637-3890

Construction Management Role in Mitigating Well-being and Occupational Health Hazards

Ogbebor Imentinyan, Ibrahim Olayinka, John Wasiu
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The construction industry is a major employment sector globally but is characterized by complex operations and high exposure to occupational hazards, which pose risks to workers’ physical, psychological, and social well-being. This study evaluated the role of construction management in mitigating occupational health hazards and promoting worker well-being in selected construction companies within Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. A survey research design was employed, administering structured questionnaires to project managers, site engineers, safety officers, and site workers across five companies. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential techniques (regression and ANOVA) via SPSS. Findings indicate that the workforce is predominantly male (86.66%), largely within the 34–49-year age group (43.80%), married (58.09%), and well-educated (53.33% tertiary education). While awareness of basic safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) was high, compliance varied across sites and tasks. Most respondents avoided using mobile phones (81.00%) and worked cautiously around unfinished or hazardous areas (94.29%), though electrical hazard exposure remained significant (39.00% frequently troubleshooting). Weather rarely affected PPE use (69.52%), and prior safety orientation positively influenced adherence to safety protocols (76.19%). The study concludes that effective construction management—through safety orientation, supervision, and enforcement—is critical for reducing occupational hazards and enhancing worker well-being. Continuous training, hazard monitoring, and systematic implementation of safety policies are recommended to achieve sustainable construction practices.

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