| No. | Factors Related to the Planning Phase | Mean | Std. Dev. | RII (%) | T Value |
P Value Sig. |
Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Setting H&S objectives | 3.83 | 0.89 | 76.62 | 8.15 | 0.000* | 3 |
| C2 | Identifying specific safety issues from prior experience | 4.08 | 0.74 | 81.56 | 12.80 | 0.000* | 1 |
| C3 | Recognising the activities of the project within the OHS implications | 3.73 | 0.81 | 74.55 | 7.93 | 0.000* | 4 |
| C4 | Preparing a checklist for classifying the hazards related to the construction activities according to the hazard types | 3.66 | 0.80 | 73.25 | 7.22 | 0.000* | 5 |
| C5 | Consulting workers on H&S issues | 3.43 | 0.97 | 68.57 | 3.90 | 0.000* | 10 |
| C6 | Appointing a professional safety team and following the owner to follow up throughout the project | 3.65 | 1.06 | 72.99 | 5.37 | 0.000* | 6 |
| C7 | Ensuring that the client allocates specific funds to promote project H&S | 3.60 | 1.09 | 71.95 | 4.80 | 0.000* | 7 |
| C8 | Selecting a professional consultant to make a safe design | 3.45 | 1.15 | 69.09 | 3.46 | 0.001* | 9 |
| C9 | Providing adequate time and resources for all the stages of the project | 3.97 | 0.74 | 79.48 | 11.50 | 0.000* | 2 |
| C10 | Arranging for free health and safety training for the client staff | 3.40 | 1.19 | 68.05 | 2.96 | 0.004* | 11 |
| C11 | Defining ways to promote and consolidate OHS in the tender stage | 3.51 | 1.06 | 70.13 | 4.20 | 0.000* | 8 |
| All the items | 3.66 | 0.71 | 73.29 | 8.26 | 0.000* | - | |