Assessing safety management factors to develop a research agenda for the construction industry

Newaz, Mohammad Tanvi; Ershadi, Mahmoud; Jefferies, Marcus; Davis, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105396

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“…As for major management and end implementation, some differences in functional components arise due to variations in construction project types, scales, and regions [62]. Nonetheless, certain functional components, such as risk assessment, safety input, safety education and training, safety inspections, management of personal protection, fire management, and the management of equipment, facilities, and electricity, are prevalent across the board [63][64][65]. It is worth noting that some functional components, while not directly affiliated with the SMS, significantly impact the operation and performance of the SMS.…”

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Assessing the Degradation of Safety Management Performance in Large Construction Projects: An Investigation and Decision Model Based on Complex Network Modeling

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Modern safety control theory suggests that the accumulation of safety management defects at the organizational level can lead to a degradation in the overall safety management performance. This problem is exacerbated by the increasing complexity of safety management in large construction projects. The theoretical frameworks proposed by existing studies can provide generalized guidance for identifying safety management defects, but they are not flexible enough to address the complexity of a safety management system (SMS) in specific large construction projects. This study proposed an investigation and decision model based on a complex network model of SMSs. The main purpose was to accurately assess the degradation of safety management performance through the comprehensive identification of safety management defects for large construction projects. The functional components and their interactions in SMSs were graphically represented in a complex network using the fuzzy DEMATEL technique. Based on this, deep-seated safety management defects were identified by tracing the path of influence between the functional components and their roots. Furthermore, the results of this identification were used to support the assessment of the degradation of the safety performance of the overall SMS. The proposed model was verified with a large-scale wastewater treatment plant construction project in Lanzhou City, China. The degradation of the functional components could be presented in a complex visual network map to facilitate an understanding of the weak points or risk-sensitive areas throughout the SMS. Especially in the case of false safety perceptions, deep-seated safety management defects can be identified in time to prevent a sudden collapse of the SMS through early warnings. In addition, it also facilitates timely short-term improvement strategies and systematic long-term improvement strategies for long-term sustainability and increased resilience.

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“…This study critically analysed the previous studies on OSM safety to identify the focus of previous researches and future research agenda as proposed in Newaz et al (2021). Accordingly, the identified safety aspects of selected studies and findings were evaluated to determine the focus of existing literature.…”

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Systematic review on the identification of safety risks in off-site manufacturing (OSM)

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Davis

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Purpose Off-site manufacturing (OSM) has emerged as a method of modern construction that provides several benefits including achieving lower costs, a quicker schedule and environmentally friendly solutions. Although numerous researches are available that advocate the adoption of OSM, the devotion towards OSM safety is somewhat limited. However, OSM invariably generates safety risks, including dynamics and uncertainty in safety management. There is a unique call to have an investigation on the identification of OSM safety risks. Design/methodology/approach To provide a full picture on the OSM safety, a systematic literature review was adopted based on interpretivist philosophical stance. The literature search was conducted in key electronic databases to identify OSM safety-focused publications. Bibliometric analysis was adopted to identify co-occurrences of keywords and collaboration among authors in OSM safety-related research publications. Content analysis was conducted to provide a taxonomy of OSM safety risks. The identified studies were critically analysed to determine the focus of OSM safety research and provide future research directions. Findings The results demonstrated frequently appeared OSM safety aspects while highlighting the limitedness of collaborative research outputs in common authorships. Content analysis subsequently unveiled safety risks in OSM under human, organisational and work environmental factors. A critical analysis of extant literature revealed seven research classifications of OSM safety. Directions were offered to enhance OSM safety by applying principles of targeted safety management concepts, technology-driven safety measures and bespoke training programs. Originality/value This study provides a comprehensive review on the identification of safety risks throughout OSM while presenting the avenues useful for the development of OSM safety management strategies.

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“…One approach to this is through the psychological contract (PC), an important perspective that has become an increasingly popular research topic in this journal in particular over the years, including in employee career expectations (Dainty et al, 2000), the expectations of project managers (Dainty et al, 2004), improved organizational innovations (Egbu, 2004), the motivation of workers (Liu et al, 2007), knowledge sharing (Wang and Shi, 2019), the efficacy of trust , construction manager burnout (Franz et al, 2021), and renegotiating relationships within the PPP scheme (Feng et al, 2022). In terms of construction safety, studies involving PC are replete, with major contributions by Newaz (2018), Newaz et al (2016aNewaz et al ( , 2016bNewaz et al ( , 2018Newaz et al ( , 2019aNewaz et al ( , 2019bNewaz et al ( , 2019cNewaz et al ( , 2020aNewaz et al ( , 2020bNewaz et al ( , 2021aNewaz et al ( , 2021b, Novieto (2021) and many others.…”

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“…In terms of construction safety, studies involving PC are replete, with major contributions by Newaz (2018), Newaz et al. (2016a, b, 2018, 2019a, b, c, 2020a, b, 2021a, b), Novieto (2021) and many others.…”

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The influence of the psychological contract on the safety of performance of construction workers in China

Chen²,

Zheng³

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PurposeIn the absence of previous work, this study investigates how the psychological contract (PC) influences the safety performance of construction workers in China.Design/methodology/approachThe literature is first consulted to obtain a set of PC and safety performance measures that fits the specific situation of construction workers, which is then moderated by five construction experts. A questionnaire survey of 206 workers from 4 different construction sites is followed by a descriptive statistical analysis of the nature of the PC and level of the safety performance of the respondents. Finally, a regression analysis is used to ascertain the level of influence of the PS, and an analysis is made of the influence of PC on safety performance.FindingsA set of PC and safety performance measures is identified that fits in the construction workers' specific situation. The PC of the respondents is found to be intact and well-performed, and their safety performance is maintained at a high level. Safety performance is highly influenced by the state of the PC, with the three dimensions of safety performance (safety result, safety compliance and safety participation) positively correlated with the three dimensions of the PC (normative, interpersonal and developmental).Originality/valueSuggestions are made to improve safety production management and safety performance by providing adequate material and economic conditions, helping the workers establish good interpersonal relationships and realize their personal values.

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Assessing safety management factors to develop a research agenda for the construction industry

Cited by 14 publications

References 89 publications

Assessing the Degradation of Safety Management Performance in Large Construction Projects: An Investigation and Decision Model Based on Complex Network Modeling

Assessing the Degradation of Safety Management Performance in Large Construction Projects: An Investigation and Decision Model Based on Complex Network Modeling

Systematic review on the identification of safety risks in off-site manufacturing (OSM)

The influence of the psychological contract on the safety of performance of construction workers in China

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