Perception of risk in construction. Exploring the factors that influence experts in occupational health and safety

Trillo-Cabello, Antonio F.; Carrillo-Castrillo, Jesús Antonio; Rubio-Romero, Juan Carlos

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104990

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“…These findings agree with Oah et al [ 22 ]. On the other hand, our results differ from the findings of Ellaban et al [ 41 ], Trillo-Cabello et al [ 5 ], Chaswa et al [ 42 ], and Forcael et al [ 3 ], who found that the risk perception was different depending on the age of the participants, for which they mention that this demographic variable is a factor that can influence such perceptions.…”

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“…However, it is essential to highlight that more research is needed to clarify differences in the risk perception of construction workers. It is relevant to analyze why workers with different cultural characteristics perceive the same risk situations differently [ 5 ].…”

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“…Although the construction industry sector has had significant technological and procedural advances, these have not always positively affected risk and accident prevention [ 3 ]. Nowadays, construction workers must shoulder a high degree of risk [ 4 , 5 ]. Studies examine the factors underlying why construction is the industry with the highest rate of occupational injuries continues to date.…”

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Differences in Workplace Risk Perception between Foreign-Born and First-Generation Mexican American Construction Workers

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2021

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Risk perception is used to quantify risks in the industry and is influenced by different socio-demographic variables. This work aims to determine significant differences in the risk perception between Mexican American migrants and first-generation Mexican American construction workers. This study used a sample of 112 construction workers. A guided questionnaire was applied to collect socio-demographic information. For workplace risk behaviors, we used a 21-item questionnaire adapted from the previous instrument. Each question asked the participant’s perception of the frequency with which they carried out risky activities during routine work activities and the severity of the possible injuries, using a five-level Likert scale. Then, an inferential analysis was carried out using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The main results highlight that time of residence in the United States had a significant influence (p = 0.012) on risk perception in the surveyed construction workers. On the other hand, the age and time they have been working for the organization did not significantly influence risk perception. Finally, risk perception can vary in construction workers according to different variables. It is essential to investigate the factors that influence it, to prevent risky behaviors that can lead to accidents.

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“…Workers' ability to assess safety risks has been quantified in multiple studies, and the results suggest that workers perceive safety risks differently when exposed to identical circumstances [10][11][12]. Sociodemographic factors have been recognized as influencing an individual's ability to assess safety risks in the construction industry [13].…”

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Influence of Sociodemographic Factors on Construction Fieldworkers’ Safety Risk Assessments

2021

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Construction operations are hazardous, leading to thousands of accidents, injuries, and fatalities annually. Safety risk assessment (SRA) is a key component necessary to respond to hazards effectively. Individuals have different perceptions of the riskiness of construction hazards, and studies have shown that different sociodemographic factors among employees can alter their SRA skills. However, their role in the US construction industry has been understudied, and this analysis investigates this topic further. Following a detailed systematic review of the relevant literature, quantitative data were collected from 181 construction fieldworkers in the United States using images integrated into an interactive questionnaire survey. Responses on the severity and frequency of seven potential accident causes were captured and analyzed. Findings from the literature review revealed six key sociodemographic factors—age, education, training, gender, ethnicity, and work type—that could impact fieldworkers’ SRA. However, a quantitative analysis suggests that only education is a significant influence, and sociodemographic factors had a statistically significant impact on less than five percent of the assessments. Therefore, the present study proposes that future investigation within the SRA domain should complement sociodemographic factors with critical behavioral factors that are rarely discussed, such as cognitive biases, personality traits, and safety behavior. As a foundational study for safety researchers and practitioners, the results provide information on SRA that can help enhance the safety and workforce sustainability of construction companies with a diverse workforce.

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“…Any type of construction and installation work on new construction sites, as well as the overhaul of existing properties has a rather high level of danger and injury [1][2][3][4][5], which can be both potential probabilistic and real [6][7][8][9][10]. The prevention of accidents during excavation and zero cycle works in trenches and excavations is an important and difficult, but quite solvable task at construction and repair sites.…”

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Step fixings of vertical trench walls to prevent ground failure

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2021

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The most commonly used designs for securing vertical walls of trenches and excavations in the actual conditions of work in them do not allow for strict compliance with regulatory safety requirements. To prevent ground failure in trenches and excavations, you can develop ground with a slope angle smaller than the natural slope angle. Development of excavations with vertical walls without securing them is limited to their depth depending on the strength properties of the ground. When excavating to a depth of up to 2-3 m the vertical walls of trenches and excavations must be secured. In this case, the development and backfilling of such excavations should be carried out using constructive solutions (e.g. anchoring), which in original combinations with modern construction materials and technologies allow various construction works to be safely performed in them.

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Perception of risk in construction. Exploring the factors that influence experts in occupational health and safety

Cited by 25 publications

References 65 publications

Differences in Workplace Risk Perception between Foreign-Born and First-Generation Mexican American Construction Workers

Differences in Workplace Risk Perception between Foreign-Born and First-Generation Mexican American Construction Workers

Influence of Sociodemographic Factors on Construction Fieldworkers’ Safety Risk Assessments

Step fixings of vertical trench walls to prevent ground failure

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