scholarly journals Psychological Influences on Safety Culture in the Construction Industry: A Pedagogical Framework for Construction Safety Training Application

10.29007/xxf2 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Saul ◽  
Syed Ahmed ◽  
Mostafa Namian
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Social Cues ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Psychological Influences ◽  
Additional Safety

Construction and engineering careers place an emphasis on safety training. Although this knowledge is crucial to succeeding in one's field there is a lack of awareness with regards to the principle of safety culture. Within a psychological context, workers in a particular setting look towards others for social cues, and there are underlying social principles that determine whether social cues will be internalized, acted on, or ignored. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide an approach to advise trainers on underlying safety principles. The goal is for learners to internalize and act upon safe behaviors in the work environment. A pilot study was conducted interviewing four OSHA-authorized construction safety trainers. The participants were provided with a vignette activity and asked their opinion and experience. After the activity was complete, the participants rated their experience and provided suggestions for improvements. The vignettes were highly rated by the trainers and they suggested including additional vignettes, having the activity applied in various versions (group vs individual) as well as doing an at-home activity. Future research will work on improving safety behavior to be included in additional safety training.

scholarly journals Construction Safety on Scaffolding: Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Safety Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mário António Rebelo ◽  
Francisco Renato Silveira ◽  
Elzbieta Czarnocka ◽  
Krzysztof Czarnocki
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Building Information

The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries, with a high number of working injuries and fatalities. A special issue for occupational accidents in the construction industry is the use of scaffolds, which is usually attributed to falls from height. Research and practice have demonstrated that decisions made upstream from the construction site can influence construction worker safety. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the risk levels for different construction stages on scaffolding, with various work trades, aiming to prevent the occurrence of fall accidents. The use of new techniques and methodologies, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), is of major importance. The growing implementation of BIM in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) is changing the way safety can be approached. This study reviews the existing literature about BIM and construction safety on scaffolding, to explore useful findings and detect knowledge gaps for future research. Despite the enormous evolution of research and technological innovations based on BIM for construction safety, there is still a flagrant lack of knowledge and solutions for identifying hazards related to construction on scaffolding.

scholarly journals Factors of Safety Culture and their Implication to Job Satisfaction in the Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-181
Author(s):  
Richard Surungan Hutajulu ◽  
Dewi Susita ◽  
Osly Usman ◽  
Anis Eliyana
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Hypothesis Model ◽  
Leadership Competence

Objective - Human Resources Management has a significant role in a construction company. Also, a professional or competitive workforce facilitates a construction project, which has a high level of risk. Therefore, a well-developed work safety culture is required for risk management. This study determines the factors that influence Safety Culture, which is limited to leadership, communication, competence, and work environment, as well as their influence on job satisfaction in the Indonesian construction industry. Methodology/Technique - A Total of 392 valid respondents out of 400 who answered the questionnaire were construction workers with one-year experience or more. Furthermore, the data were tested for validity and reliability using SPSS 25.0, and the hypothesis model was analyzed using the Amos 23.0 Structural Equation Model (SEM). Findings - Statistical data showed leadership, competence, and the work environment are critical factors that affect safety culture, while communication does not. Also, work safety culture has a significant effect on job satisfaction level in the construction industry. Novelty - Therefore, it is recommended to build a safety culture that pays attention to leadership, competence, as well as work environment, which have implications for job satisfaction. Type of Paper - Empirical. Keywords: Safety Culture; Job Satisfaction; Construction Industry; SPSS; SEM Amos JEL Classification: J28, J29. URI: http://gatrenterprise.com/GATRJournals/GJBSSR/vol9.2_7.html DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2021.9.2(7) Pages 174 – 181

scholarly journals The Case for Family-Friendly Work Practices in the Australian Construction Industry

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Francis ◽  
Helen Lingard
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Family Friendly

Although significant changes at the social, demographic, technological and workforce levelshave transformed the relationship between family and work, these changes have notbeen reflected in the employment practices of many construction companies. Many of thejob and organisational factors found to be negatively associated with family functioning arepertinent to construction professionals. Staff are expected to work long hours in demandingroles and this, combined with job insecurity and frequent relocation, means that familylife and individual well-being can be compromised. A growing body of research has foundthat the implementation of family-friendly work policies and practices can lead to greaterproductivity, lower attrition rates and higher morale in the workplace. In addition providinga work environment that is supportive of workers' family roles can help to alleviate workrelatedmental health problems.This paper outlines the changing demographic trends and societal attitudes that are makingindividuals and organisations question current work cultures and structures. Optionsfor making the construction industry a more family-friendly work environment are considered.All professionals, regardless of their age, gender and family responsibilities, canbenefit from these initiatives. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of theseissues for construction companies and future research work.

scholarly journals Impact of Construction Safety Culture and Construction Safety Climate on Safety Behavior and Safety Motivation

Safety ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Ahmed Jalil Al-Bayati
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Safety Climate ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
The Body ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Upper Management ◽  
Culture And Climate ◽  
Safety Motivation

The construction industry is known for its disappointing safety performance. Therefore, rethinking current safety management frameworks is crucial. This study assesses a newly proposed construction safety culture and climate framework that aims to overcome the present ambiguity in the definitions and measurement of construction safety culture and construction safety climate. The goal is to provide a practical construction safety culture and safety climate framework that fits the construction industry’s needs. A survey was designed to validate the proposed framework and assess its influence on safety behavior and safety motivation. The survey was completed by 275 construction practitioners. The findings suggest that the construction safety culture initiates and maintains the construction safety climate. Similarly, the construction safety culture, which is represented by the actions of upper management and safety personnel, significantly contributes to higher levels of safety behavior and safety motivation, whereas the construction safety climate does not. Accordingly, this study highlights the importance of the construction safety culture’s influence on overall workplace culture. This study’s contribution to the body of knowledge is critical to improving construction workplaces’ overall safety performance. The findings can be strategically used by construction firms to address the construction industry’s higher rates of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Finally, the results obtained support the newly proposed framework of construction safety culture and climate, which, in turn, helps the industry better manage overall site safety.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Safety on Construction Projects (fSCPs): Types and Categories

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10884
Author(s):  
Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera ◽  
Javier Mora-Serrano ◽  
Eugenio Oñate
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
General Framework ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
New Methodologies ◽  
Different Dimensions

Due to the fact of activity, environment and work dynamics, the construction industry is characterised by high accident rates. Different initiatives have emerged to reduce these figures, which focus on using new methodologies and technologies for safety management. Therefore, it is essential to know the key factors and their influence on safety in construction projects (fSCPs) to focus efforts on these elements. Through a systematic literature review, based on PRISMA methodology, this article identifies, describes and categorises 100 factors that affect construction safety. It thus contributes by providing a comprehensive general framework, unifying previous studies focused on specific geographic areas or case studies with factors not considered or insufficiently disaggregated, along with an absence of classifications focused on understanding where and how factors affect the different dimensions of construction projects. The 100 factors identified are described and categorised according to the dimensions and aspects of the project in which these have an impact, along with identifying whether they are shaping or immediate factors or originating influences for the generation of accidents. These factors, their description and classification are a key contribution to improving the systematic creation of safety and generating training and awareness materials to fully develop a safety culture in organisations.

scholarly journals Safety training for migrant workers in the construction industry: A systematic review and future research agenda.

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
José María Peiró ◽  
Karina Nielsen ◽  
Felisa Latorre ◽  
Rose Shepherd ◽  
Michela Vignoli
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Research Agenda

scholarly journals Immersive VR Modules for Construction Safety Education of Generation Z Students

10.29007/cbz2 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Azhar ◽  
Dongnyeok Han ◽  
Swarnali Ghosh Dastider
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Confined Space ◽  
Safety Education ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Head Mounted Display

This research investigated the potential of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology as an assistive teaching tool for construction safety and similar courses that require hands-on training. The most significant advantage of VR technology is creating real-life experiences without exposing the students to the dangers of a jobsite. Earlier studies recognized the need to develop customized VR content for construction safety courses that incorporates specific OSHA standards; hence, this study was conducted with a focus on this objective. After in-depth discussion with two construction firms, the research team identified three most needed areas for safety training namely confined space safety, scaffolding safety, and jobsite clean-up safety. A conceptual framework for VR content design, execution, and method of delivery was designed. Then a storyboard was created for each identified area to graphically depict the concept and workflow for the VR programing. Unity® gaming engine was used as the developing platform and VR modules were created for Oculus Go® head mounted display. Each module contained demonstration of the hazards and mitigation methods based on the OSHA standards. Questionnaire survey and SWOT analysis are used as tools to collect feedback and assessment data from undergraduate and graduate students and industry experts. The survey results indicate that the VR based safety education can play a positive role in improving students’ understanding, knowledge retention, and interest in the subject matter. It can help construction firms to conduct enhanced safety training without the need for physical mockups. The paper explains the strategies and lessons learned as well as provides directions for future research.

Active personalized construction safety training using run-time data collection in physical and virtual reality work environments

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emil L. Jacobsen ◽  
Alex Solberg ◽  
Olga Golovina ◽  
Jochen Teizer
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Training

Purpose Accidents resulting from poorly planned or setup work environments are a major concern within the construction industry. While traditional education and training of personnel offer well-known approaches for establishing safe work practices, serious games in virtual reality (VR) are increasingly being used as a complementary approach for active learning experiences. By taking full advantage of data collection and the interactions possible in the virtual environment, the education and training of construction personnel improves by using non-biased feedback and immersion. Design/methodology/approach This research presents a framework for the generation and automated assessment of VR data. The proposed approach is tested and evaluated in a virtual work environment consisting of multiple hazards. VR requires expensive hardware, technical knowledge and user acceptance to run the games effectively. An effort has been made to transfer the advantages VR gives to a physical setup. This is done using a light detection and ranging sensing system, which collects similar data and enables the same learning experiences. Findings Encouraging results on the participants’ experiences are presented and discussed based on actual needs in the Danish construction industry. An outlook presents future avenues towards enhancing existing learning methods. Practical implications The proposed method will help develop active learning environments, which could lead to safer construction work stations in the future, either through VR or physical simulations. Originality/value The utilization of run-time data collection and automatic analysis allows for better personalized feedback in the construction safety training. Furthermore, this study investigates the possibility of transferring the benefits of this system to a physical setup that is easier to use on construction sites without investing in a full VR setup.

scholarly journals Barriers and Strategies for Better Safety Practices: The Case of Construction SMEs in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Belayutham ◽  
Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Funding Mechanism ◽  
Implementation Costs ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost

Despite the various efforts that have been made by the government and construction authorities to strengthen safety practices among SMEs in Malaysia, the construction SMEs are still unable to demonstrate good safety practices. As part of a wider intervention study to improve the safety practices of the SMEs, this study has taken the first step in identifying the barriers and strategies to improve the safety practices at construction sites in Malaysia. The study has been conducted using various approaches (workshops, site observation and questionnaire survey) that have enabled the triangulation of information. The findings highlighted that the main barriers to good safety practices are the implementation costs, poor safety culture and lack of safety commitment from the client. The proposed solutions include introducing safety as one of the construction KPIs, creating more safety-conscious culture and establishing a funding mechanism to support the cost of safety training. Subsequently, several recommendations have been provided by collating inputs based on the barriers, strategies and drivers through three-party collaboration (authorities, industry and academia) in creating  a collaborative movement towards enhancing safety practices among the SMEs. The fresh insights from this study would enable authorities and SMEs to be more proactive, rather than reactive in improving safety practices in the construction industry.

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