Management support as a critical success factor (CSF) for changing worker’s safety attitude: a case of the Nigerian construction industry

Construction workers are often plagued with health and safety challenges on the job site especially in developing countries, largely owing to several factors that encourage poor practices site. This study appraised workers’ perception of management engagement as a critical success factor (CSF) for improvement Nigerian construction employee’s attitude, using Nordic Occupational Safety Climate Questionnaire (NOSACQ-50). Findings from reveal small scale medium organizations dominate industry Nigeria, sizable number (20.4%) participants between 18 27 years age majority (74.7%) having work experience 1–10 years. Management priority, commitment competence empowerment were found have strong positive correlation. In addition, revealed existence disparity clients publicly privately owned projects across industry. To advance attitude should be prioritised, while further workplace measures considered.