Comparative Analysis of Safety Culture Perceptions among HomeSafe Managers and Workers in Residential Construction

Gilkey, David; Puerto, Carla López del; Keefe, Thomas J.; Bigelow, Philip; Herron, R. E.; Rosecrance, John; Chen, Peter

doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0000519

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“…Fabrication employees work in a less dynamic environment; with many employees performing the same job tasks each day using the same materials and equipment. Construction employees work in a dynamic setting, often experiencing changes of work environment, equipment, materials and management [3]. The difference in safety climate scores between fabrication and construction employees in the EPFC Company may reflect variances in implementing the company's workplace safety procedures and programs.…”

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“…The dynamic nature of construction combined with hazardous work conditions increases the likelihood that a construction employee may experience an occupational injury or illness. Occupational injury and illness prevalence is higher among construction workers than in other industries [3]. In 2015, 985 fatalities were reported in the U.S. construction industry [4].…”

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North American Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Construction Worker Safety Climate Perception Affected by Job Position

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Understanding and implementing the results of Safety Climate surveys can assist in decreasing occupational injuries and illnesses. The following article presents findings of a cross-sectional study that assessed the relationship between safety climate perceptions and job position among engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction (EPFC) employees using a 15-item survey. Descriptive statistics (means and frequencies) and an ANACOVA (analysis of covariance) were performed on a saturated model. The study had a 62% response rate. Results indicate a statistically significant in mean safety climate scores between job position among EPFC employees when controlling for years in industry and location type (i.e., construction versus fabrication) [F (9, 603) = 5.28, p < 0.0001, adjusted R-square = 0.07]. Employee perception of safety climate differed based on the employee's job position (i.e., laborer, foreman, etc.). Project management reported the highest safety climate scores (0.91), followed by supervisors (0.86), technical support employees and foremen (0.84) and laborers (0.81).

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“…Construction industries expose the workers to different health hazards; priority should be given to workers' health, which fluctuates from site to site. The management commitment towards health and safety culture is narrated to workers after periodic assessment (Gilkey et al, 2012). Emphasis is laid on improvement in interpersonal relationship and stipulate appropriate support to improve occupational health of employees.…”

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Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Using Smart PLS to Assess the Occupational Health and Safety (Ohs) Factors on Workers’behavior

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Srinivasarao

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2017

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Purpose: The study aims to examine and evaluate the impact of five Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) factors, i.e., Commitment of management, Communication, Training & Education, Health Care and Policies in predicting construction workers’ behavior in construction projects of Oman.Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire was designed, and data was collectedon arandom sampling basis. Two hundred and fifty-twosamples were collected, and the data was analyzed using Smart PLS -Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique.Findings: The study shows thatCommitment of management, Communication, and Training &Educationplays a pivotal role in inspiring the construction workers to improve their perception towards Health and Safety behavior. These factors help in theclear-cut understanding of safety issues and aid in skills development and increase capabilities. All the factors influence the sustainable positive OHS results. Research limitations/Implications: The present study covers only the construction workers. Entire stakeholdersinvolved in construction project (contractors, clients, and consultants) canbe includedfor further studies. Social Implications: The study will help to improve the Health and Safety practices in the construction industry and expected to bring in more awareness among workers, which will inevitably bring in a culture of safe behavior. The ultimate result will be asubstantial reduction or elimination in safety-relatedincidents, which helps all the stakeholders (Contractors, Clients and Consultants).Originality/Value: Only a very few have examined the impact of Occupational Health and Safety factors on the workers’ behavior, and usage of SmartPLS is a novel idea, and it is a first-hand study of its kind.

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“…6. Workers' motives to derive short term benefits: such attitudes lower workers' perceptions of risk and underestimate their jobs' risk level (Gilkey et al 2012, forthcoming).…”

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A Literature Review on the Causes of Construction Accidents

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Comparative Analysis of Safety Culture Perceptions among HomeSafe Managers and Workers in Residential Construction

Cited by 38 publications

References 28 publications

North American Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Construction Worker Safety Climate Perception Affected by Job Position

North American Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Construction Worker Safety Climate Perception Affected by Job Position

Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Using Smart PLS to Assess the Occupational Health and Safety (Ohs) Factors on Workers’behavior

A Literature Review on the Causes of Construction Accidents

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