Umeokafor, Nnedinma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4010-5806, Windapo, Abimbola, Umar, Tariq and Che Ibrahim, Che Khairil Izam (2024) Chapter 14. Navigating safety by design education: a framework of diffusion and implementation barriers. In: Umeokafor, Nnedinma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4010-5806, Emuze, Fidelis, Sunindijo, Riza Yosia, Umar, Tariq, Windapo, Abimbola and Che Ibrahim, Che Khairil Izam, (eds.) Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Wellbeing. Routledge - Taylor and Francis Group, London, UK. ISBN 978-1032614069 (doi:10.1201/9781032614069)

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Abstract

In this study, the authors developed a framework of the barriers to design for safety (DfS) education and training diffusion in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) based on a literature review and outline some improvement strategies. They authors were motivated by the little attention that the topic has received despite its strategic position in improving construction health and safety. The authors conducted thematic analysis of the extracted data and identified limited attention to DfS; school curricula do not make provisions for health and safety including DfS content, and there is little enthusiasm from academics to address this. Other reasons for the lack of academic attention to DfS are the lack of time required; negative attitudes; and the lack of necessary DfS skills, knowledge, and experience. In addressing these, proposed strategies include incorporating DfS concepts into AEC designs, developing DfS capacity for academics, and adopting innovative teaching methods. The study is based on a literature review and is therefore somewhat subjective. Consequently, empirical validation and a deeper insight into the findings are recommended based on adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Further, the authors recommend a detailed study on strategies for DfS education and training diffusion and implementation that would identify and contextualise barriers not already covered in the literature to expand understanding of them.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	prevention through design; Health and Safety education; early consideration of safety
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General) T Technology > T Technology (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Engineering (ENG)
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2025 12:24
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/47126

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