Factors Influencing Unsafe Behaviors and Accidents on Construction Sites: A Review

• Autorzy: Khosravi Y. , Asilian-Mahabadi H. , Hajizadeh E. , Hassanzadeh-Rangi N. , Bastani H. , Behzadan A. H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

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.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

unsafe behavior; accident; construction; content analysis; review

PL

budownictwo; wypadki przy pracy; zachowanie a wypadki; zachowanie niebezpieczne

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: Vol. 20, No. 1
• Strony: 111--125
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 73 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Khosravi Y.

• Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

autor

Asilian-Mahabadi H.

• Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

autor

Hajizadeh E.

• Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

autor

Hassanzadeh-Rangi N.

• Occupational Health Research Center (OHRC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

autor

Bastani H.

• Health, Safety and Environment Management, MAPNA Group Co., Tehran, Iran

autor

Behzadan A. H.

• Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

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