Resumen
This scoping study builds on the recent uncovering that in terms of health and safety (H&S), the Nigerian construction industry is self-regulated in various forms, not unregulated and that the size of company can further explain H&S self-regulation. Consequently, the barriers identified through literature review were assessed using questionnaires. Analysis of the data collected from construction practitioners in Nigeria shows that ?economic factors? mostly explains the barriers to construction H&S self-regulation. This is followed by the ?ability to self-regulate? and ?lack of awareness?. Furthermore, the results show significant differences among small, medium and large construction contractors on seven factors of which include ?normative case? factors, ?H&S is a duty?, ?H&S is the right thing? and ?unfair H&S standards or legislation?. Although a scoping study, the study draws attention to the barriers to construction H&S self-regulation in Nigeria and demonstrates an alternative to state regulation of H&S.