$1.$ Research design and methods: The research design should be appropriate to the problem reflecting acceptable research practice and convention. The following subheadings should be used: for the topic "The influence of health and safety practices on health and safety performance outcomes in small and medium enterprise projects in the South African construction industry"

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Research Approach

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Research Method used

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Data Collection

$1\mathrm{.}4$ Population and sampling strategy

$1\mathrm{.}5$ Data Analysis

$1\mathrm{.}6$ Validity and Reliability $($quantitative$)/$Trustworthiness $($qualitative$)$

$2.$ How will you ensure that the following ethical principles are adhered to:

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Autonomy

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Non$-$maleficence

Conclusion

$3.$ References: The references used in the proposal must be fully and correctly reported according to the TUT Harvard referencing method. At least ten relevant references from scientific recognized journals are necessary.