Title
FACTORS INFLUENCING UNSAFE BEHAVIORS AND ACCIDENTS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES: A REVIEW
Abbreviated Journal Title
Int. J. Occup. Saf. Ergon.
Keywords
unsafe behavior; accident; construction; content analysis; review; IDENTIFYING ROOT CAUSES; SAFETY CLIMATE; OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES; WORK; BEHAVIOR; HONG-KONG; INDUSTRY; PERFORMANCE; MANAGEMENT; CULTURE; PREVENTION; Ergonomics; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abstract
Objective. Construction is a hazardous occupation due to the unique nature of activities involved and the repetitiveness of several field behaviors. The aim of this methodological and theoretical review is to explore the empirical factors influencing unsafe behaviors and accidents on construction sites. Methods. In this work, results and findings from 56 related previous studies were investigated. These studies were categorized based on their design, type, methods of data collection, analytical methods, variables, and key findings. A qualitative content analysis procedure was used to extract variables, themes, and factors. In addition, all studies were reviewed to determine the quality rating and to evaluate the strength of provided evidence. Results. The content analysis identified 8 main categories: (a) society, (b) organization, (c) project management, (d) supervision, (e) contractor, (f) site condition, (g) work group, and (h) individual characteristics. The review highlighted the importance of more distal factors, e.g., society and organization, and project management, that may contribute to reducing the likelihood of unsafe behaviors and accidents through the promotion of site condition and individual features (as proximal factors). Conclusion. Further research is necessary to provide a better understanding of the links between unsafe behavior theories and empirical findings, challenge theoretical assumptions, develop new applied theories, and make stronger recommendations.
Journal Title
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Volume
20
Issue/Number
1
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Document Type
Review
Language
English
First Page
111
Last Page
125
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1080-3548
Recommended Citation
"FACTORS INFLUENCING UNSAFE BEHAVIORS AND ACCIDENTS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES: A REVIEW" (2014). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 5568.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/5568
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