1
|
Ni G, Wang S, Zhou Q, Qiao Y, Ojum C, Li H, Miao X. Improving the professionalization level of a new generation of construction workers to reduce their unsafe behaviour: an empirical study in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2024; 30:611-623. [PMID: 38528838 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2326777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
Abstract
Objectives. Improvement of the professionalization level for the new generation of construction workers (NGCWs) is critical to upgrade the construction industry. It also provides a new approach to reduce their unsafe behaviour. The purpose of this study is to analyse the correction mechanism of the professionalization level on NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. We examined the mediating role of work-family conflict and job burnout on impacting NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. The moderation effect of the NGCWs' perceived organizational support was also examined. Methods. The cross-sectional study was conducted based on structural equation modelling, confirmatory factor analysis and regression analysis with a sample of 496 NGCWs in China. Results. The professionalization level can effectively correct NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. Job burnout can independently mediate the relationship between professionalization level and unsafe behaviour and act as a serial mediator for work-family conflict. Moreover, the high level of perceived organizational support will effectively suppress the effect of work-family conflict on job burnout. Conclusions. Improving the professionalization level is an effective way to correct NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. Moreover, management should help the NGCWs balance work and family, to alleviate burnout. Additionally, it is suggested that management should ensure the NGCWs perceive the organizational support.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guodong Ni
- School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
- Research Center for Digitalized Construction and Knowledge Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
| | - Shaobo Wang
- School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
| | - Qiandi Zhou
- School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
| | - Yaning Qiao
- School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
- Research Center for Digitalized Construction and Knowledge Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
| | - Chibuzor Ojum
- Department of Pavement Design and Management, Business of AECOM, UK
| | - Huaikun Li
- School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
| | - Xinyue Miao
- School of Mechanics & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
He K, Cui T, Cheng J, Huang Y, Li H, Chen H, Yang K. Safety risk assessment of subway shield construction under-crossing a river using CFA and FER. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1279642. [PMID: 38371233 PMCID: PMC10869540 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1279642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Numerous subway projects are planned by China's city governments, and more subways can hardly avoid under-crossing rivers. While often being located in complex natural and social environments, subway shield construction under-crossing a river (SSCUR) is more susceptible to safety accidents, causing substantial casualties, and monetary losses. Therefore, there is an urgent need to investigate safety risks during SSCUR. The paper identified the safety risks during SSCUR by using a literature review and experts' evaluation, proposed a new safety risk assessment model by integrating confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and fuzzy evidence reasoning (FER), and then selected a project to validate the feasibility of the proposed model. Research results show that (a) a safety risk list of SSCUR was identified, including 5 first-level safety risks and 38 second-level safety risks; (b) the proposed safety risk assessment model can be used to assess the safety risk of SSCUR; (c) safety inspection, safety organization and duty, quicksand layer, and high-pressure phreatic water were the high-level risks, and the onsite total safety risk was at the medium level; (d) management-type safety risks, environment-type safety risks, and personnel-type safety risks have higher expected utility values, and manager-type safety risks were expected have higher risk-utility values when compared to worker-type safety risks. The research can enrich the theoretical knowledge of SSCUR safety risk assessment and provide references to safety managers for conducting scientific and effective safety management on the construction site when a subway crosses under a river.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kuang He
- Southwest Jiaotong University Rail Transit Transportation System National Primary Laboratory, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Tianlin Cui
- Zhengzhou Metro Group Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, Henan, China
| | - Jianhua Cheng
- Department of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
| | - Yanlong Huang
- Department of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
| | - Hujun Li
- Department of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
| | - Huihua Chen
- Department of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
| | - Ke Yang
- Department of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Cui L, Liu G, Luo L. Government regulation strategies for inhibiting opportunistic behaviors in construction projects. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18579. [PMID: 37588602 PMCID: PMC10425911 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
Abstract
The construction industry has long been criticized for recurring accidents, wherein opportunistic behaviors are the primary cause of losing faith and increasing risk, infringing upon the interests of the state, society and people. While government regulation can be crucial in curbing opportunistic behaviors, the existing mixed strategy game model fails to accurately capture the strategic interactions between the government, owner, supervisor, and contractor. To bridge this gap, we propose a multi-stage dynamic game model with asymmetric information in the context of a typical construction project, wherein two urgent opportunistic behaviors may arise: moral hazard and covert collusion. According to project characteristics, the regulatory issues are further classified as hidden information for general projects and hidden effort for dominant projects. On this basis, the government's optimal regulation strategies are derived, i.e., the optimal fines for poor quality and the optimal fine coefficient for quality effort reduction. Subsequently, several significant managerial implications are presented to summarize and analyze impacts of government regulation on construction projects. The findings show that government regulation can achieve systemic optimality but may hurt the owner's interests in some cases. This could potentially hinder the healthy development of the construction industry as the owner may forgo purchasing the construction project. Furthermore, general projects are more vulnerable to opportunistic behaviors as opposed to dominant projects. The developed model and derived regulatory strategy can assist the government in more effectively governing and controlling opportunistic behaviors. This research also contributes several valuable managerial insights into the domain of government regulation on construction projects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Cui
- School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Gang Liu
- School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
| | - Lanjun Luo
- School of Management, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637100, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Wang D, Sun Z, Zong Z, Mao W, Wang L, Sun Y, Zhang J, Maguire P, Hu Y. The effect of benevolent leadership on safety behavior: A moderated mediation model. JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH 2023; 85:31-41. [PMID: 37330881 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION While high quality leadership is of great importance for enhancing safety behavior in the workplace, there has been a lack of research on how benevolent leadership influences such behavior. Subordinates' moqi (i.e., their unspoken understanding of the work expectations, intentions, and requirements of their superiors) and safety climate were introduced to examine this relationship. METHOD Based on implicit followership theory, this study explores the relationship between benevolent (well meaning, kindly) leadership and employees' safety behavior, as well as the mediating role of subordinates' moqi and the moderating role of safety climate. 608 employees of a petroleum company in China were randomly selected as participants, and the data were collected in two stages. RESULTS The results showed that: (1) Benevolent leadership is positively correlated with employees' safety behavior. (2) Subordinates' moqi mediates between benevolent leadership and employees' safety behavior. (3) Safety climate moderates the mediating role of subordinates' moqi between benevolent leadership and employees' safety behavior. (4) The positive effect of subordinates' moqi on employees' safety behavior is enhanced under a positive safety climate. CONCLUSIONS Benevolent leadership is an effective leadership style that enhances employees' safety behaviors by promoting a moqi state between supervisors and subordinates. The invisible environmental climate, in particular, the safety climate, should be a key focus in the promotion of safety behaviors. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS This study further broadens the research perspective of employee safety behavior from the perspective of implicit followership theory. It also provides practical guidance for improving employee safety behavior, namely selecting and cultivating benevolent leaders, enhancing subordinates' moqi, and actively fostering a positive organizational safety climate.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dawei Wang
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China
| | - Zhenzhen Sun
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China
| | - Zhaobiao Zong
- School of Psychological and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, China
| | - Wenxu Mao
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China
| | - Li Wang
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China
| | - Yuchen Sun
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China
| | - Jun Zhang
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China
| | - Phil Maguire
- Department of Computer Science, National University of Ireland, Ireland
| | - Yixin Hu
- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Saleem MS, Isha ASNB, Benson C, Awan MI, Naji GMA, Yusop YB. Analyzing the impact of psychological capital and work pressure on employee job engagement and safety behavior. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1086843. [PMID: 36620270 PMCID: PMC9815146 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1086843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Buildings and infrastructure are the primary focus of the construction industry, which also includes related activities such as design, planning, demolition, renovation, maintenance, and repair. Safety performance is crucial to the industry's ability to work effectively in spite of hazardous conditions on the job site during any given project. Improving construction workers' safety performance in Malaysia requires an in-depth examination of the interplay between workers' psychological capital, work pressure, employee engagement, and safety participation. Methods Administrative and field workers from different divisions across Malaysia's six regions were randomly sampled to collect data for this study. The workers were given a total of 500 questionnaires, of which 345 were returned to the team of researchers. Based on the data analysis, there is an effective interaction between the factors tested toward safety performance. Results According to findings, psychological capital positively and significantly affected workers' work engagement. Also, work engagement greatly impacted both workers' safety performance outcomes. Also, as expected, worker pressure significantly and negatively affected workers' safety performance. Discussion Insights gained from this research have helped us better organize work and involve employees in safety activities/policies to boost workplace safety performance. The study also suggested that firms should reduce their employees' workloads because doing so would not lower their Psychological Capital but would instead fortify them to better carry out their duties in a risk-free manner.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad Shoaib Saleem
- Management and Humanities Department, University of Technology PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia,*Correspondence: Muhammad Shoaib Saleem
| | | | - Chizubem Benson
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
| | - Maheen Iqbal Awan
- Management and Humanities Department, University of Technology PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia
| | | | - Yuzana Binti Yusop
- Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Zainal Abidin University, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Will Improved Safety Attitudes Necessarily Curb Unsafe Behavior? Hybrid Method Based on NCA and SEM. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 2022:9271690. [PMID: 36159762 PMCID: PMC9507662 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9271690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
As an inevitable product of the development of the construction industry, safety production has attracted more and more attention. In particular, it affects sustainable development. It is important to study the unsafe behavior of individuals. This study integrated the hybrid method of necessary condition analysis (NCA) and structural equation model (SEM). Based on the institutional environment perspective of social cognition theory, an empirical analysis was conducted through field observation and 186 questionnaire data to explore the influence of the institutional environment, safety attitude, and unsafe behavior. The results showed that improved safety attitudes of workers are a key requisite to curb unsafe behavior, and it was confirmed that safety attitude plays a complete mediating role between institutional environment and unsafe behavior. Through the analysis of the necessary conditions and mediating effects of safety attitude, the study deepened the theoretical understanding of the interaction between institutional environment, safety attitude, and unsafe behavior. Also, it provided relevant management suggestions for the construction industry in safety management.
Collapse
|
7
|
Ning X, Huang J, Wu C, Liu T, Wang C. The Double-Edged Sword of Safety Training for Safety Behavior: The Critical Role of Psychological Factors during COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10951. [PMID: 36078668 PMCID: PMC9518423 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Safety training (ST) is the primary means of avoiding unsafe behaviors, but it has not achieved the expected impact on improving workplace safety because of the high psychological stress it brings to workers. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) further threatens workers' psychological conditions, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of ST. However, the existing literature has mainly laid emphasis on the bright side of ST and neglected examining its impact on safety behavior (SB) from detrimental psychological factors. Drawing from the conservation of resources theory, a novel two-staged model was established to understand how these psychological factors mediate and moderate the association between ST and SB. We incorporated resource consumption (e.g., role overload (RO) and COVID-19-related task setbacks) and resource generation (e.g., psychological resilience) into the model to consider both detrimental and protective psychological factors against ST. We then implemented a time-separated, three-wave data collection on a sample of frontline workers to validate this hypothetical model. Consistent with our hypothesis, RO played a significant mediating role between ST and SB, that is, ST leads to RO, and in turn, holds up SB. Surprisingly, contrary to our hypothesis, COVID-19-related task setbacks weakened the negative and indirect impact of ST on SB via RO. This is one of the first empirical studies to highlight how detrimental psychological factors caused by ST constrict or amplify SB. In practice, the efficacy of ST can be enhanced by cultivating psychological resilience and clarifying employees' job responsibilities to reduce the ambiguity of roles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Ning
- School of Investment and Construction Management, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian 116025, China
| | - Jiwen Huang
- School of Investment and Construction Management, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian 116025, China
| | - Chunlin Wu
- School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Emergency Support Simulation Technologies for City Operations, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Tong Liu
- School of Investment and Construction Management, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian 116025, China
| | - Chao Wang
- Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Chen H, Chen C, Li H, Zhang J, Yang Z. A Simulation Study on the Processes of Intra-Group Informal Interaction Affecting Workers' Safety Behaviors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10048. [PMID: 36011681 PMCID: PMC9408364 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The construction industry across the world is characterized by a high safety risk, and the occurrence of these safety accidents has led to substantial economic and social losses. The workers' unsafe behaviors are considered to be a main cause. Thus, recently, scholars in the construction industry have shifted their attention to the investigation of the influencing factors (or antecedents) and their impact on workers' safety behaviors (WSBs), hoping to provide insight into useful management policies. The existing literature has identified many society-level, cooperation-level, project-level, and individual-level concepts influencing WSB, but ignores the influence of intra-group informal interaction (IGII) on WSB. This study constructed a conceptual model for IGII, group knowledge sharing (GKS), and group identification (GI) to determine their influence on construction workers' safety behaviors, and then conducted simulation analysis using the software of NetLogo. The results show that IGII, GKS, and GI can positively influence workers' safety behaviors, and IGII can also positively influence WSB through GKS and GI. This study enriches the theoretical knowledge on the causation of construction workers' safety behaviors, provides references for project managers to carry out proper safety management, and offers a theoretic foundation for the formulation of industry regulations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huihua Chen
- Department of Engineering Management, School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, China
| | - Cong Chen
- Department of Engineering Management, School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, China
| | - Hujun Li
- School of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China
| | - Jianshe Zhang
- School of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China
| | - Zengke Yang
- School of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Chen H, Gong W, Li H, Shi S. Co-workers' guanxi and construction workers' safety behavior: The mediating role of group identification. Front Public Health 2022; 10:964514. [PMID: 36033784 PMCID: PMC9403466 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.964514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
The construction industry in China is characterized by higher safety risk, and construction workers' unsafe behaviors are one of the main causes of construction safety accidents, thus, designing scientific mechanisms that motivate and cultivate the construction workers to adopt safety behaviors becomes the key to the construction safety problem. Existing studies have examined some of the factors leading to workers' safety behavior (WSB) at the social, organizational, and individual levels, but ignore investigating the impact of co-workers' guanxi (CWG) on WSB. Thus, this research utilized exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling to examine the impact of CWG on WSB, and the mediating role of group identification (GI) in the relationship between CWG and WSB. Results show that CWG can directly or indirectly influence WSB, GI can exert a partial mediating effect on the relationship between CWG and GI. The research results enrich the research on c guanxi and causation of WSB, and provide a reference for project managers to carry out relationship-related safety management and industry regulations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huihua Chen
- Department of Engineering Management, School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Wenjing Gong
- Department of Engineering Management, School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Hujun Li
- School of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China,*Correspondence: Hujun Li
| | - Shiying Shi
- School of Civil Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zhu J, Zhang C, Wang S, Yuan J, Li Q. Evolutionary Game Analysis of Construction Workers' Unsafe Behaviors Based on Incentive and Punishment Mechanisms. Front Psychol 2022; 13:907382. [PMID: 35686084 PMCID: PMC9172908 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.907382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries because of its open working environment and risky construction conditions. In the process of construction, risk events cause great losses for owners and workers. Most of the risk events are closely related to unsafe behaviors of workers. Therefore, it is of great significance for contractors to establish management measures, e.g., incentive and punishment mechanism, to induce workers to reduce unsafe behaviors. This paper aims to take the incentive and punishment mechanism into consideration and develop an evolutionary game model to improve the effectiveness of safety management. The evolutionary stability strategies which can help reduce unsafe behaviors are obtained and analyzed. Results show that there are 12 equilibrium strategies under the condition of different parameters. Specifically, the incentive and punishment mechanism has played an important role for the evolution direction. A balanced incentive and punishment mechanism for the investment and positive stimulus for workers can effectively promote both sides to take positive behaviors, and then realize good evolutionary stable situations. In addition, the initial perceptions of both sides have a decisive impact on the evolution direction. Strengthening communication with the mutual trust between both sides can improve safety performance of both sides. This study is valuable for contractors to design appropriate incentive and punishment measures and establish relevant strategies to promote safe behaviors of construction workers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianbo Zhu
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Ce Zhang
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Shuyi Wang
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
| | - Jingfeng Yuan
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Qiming Li
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Forteza FJ, Carretero-Gómez JM, Sesé A. Organizational factors and specific risks on construction sites. JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH 2022; 81:270-282. [PMID: 35589298 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION This study develops an empirical test of two theoretical models using the approach of Structural Equation Model (SEM) to test the relationships between specific organizational factors of safety management system (SMS) and specific risk variables. METHOD Two SEM models with two and four latent variables, respectively, and 10 observed risk variables were used to identify the strongest relationships that may lead to an accident on site. A random sample of 474 construction sites were visited and assessed in Spain from 2003 to 2010. Most of the samples were small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which is the predominant type of company in the Spanish construction industry. To assess the risk on sites and get the measurements of the variables included in the models, the validated method CONSRAT (Construction Sites Risk Assessment Tool) was used. After estimating the proposed models, an adequate fit was obtained for both of them. RESULTS Results provide empirical evidence that: (a) the factor "Resources on site" is more determinant in explaining influences on risk variables because of their influence on all risk variables (Model 1); (b) the factor "Site structure complexity" (which includes structure and organization, and safety resources available on site) has a stronger effect on risk variables than other factors related to intrinsic characteristics of the work, site, or companies (Model 2). CONCLUSIONS These results mean that the complexity and resource factors that depend on companies are those that have the greatest impact on risks, which makes it possible for companies to undertake the appropriate risk control measures. PRACTICAL APPLICATION These results can help construction firms obtain earlier information about which organizational elements can affect future safety conditions on site, improve those elements for preventing risks, and consequently, avoid accidents before they occur.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Francisco J Forteza
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Construction, University of the Balearic Islands, Mateu Orfila Building, Ctra. de Valldemossa, km. 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
| | - José M Carretero-Gómez
- Business Economics Department, University of the Balearic Islands, Jovellanos Building, Ctra. de Valldemossa, km. 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
| | - Albert Sesé
- Department of Psychology, University of the Balearic Islands, Guillem Cifre Building, Ctra. de Valldemossa, km. 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Saleem MS, Isha ASN, Yusop YM, Awan MI, Naji GMA. The Role of Psychological Capital and Work Engagement in Enhancing Construction Workers' Safety Behavior. Front Public Health 2022; 10:810145. [PMID: 35317512 PMCID: PMC8934392 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.810145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives Construction is one of the unsafe industrial sectors, causing a considerable amount of harm to its workforce and organizations globally. Only a handful of research evidence has been found evaluating individuals' cognitive and engagement-related constructs to improve occupational safety. Psychological Capital (PsyCap) can have a promising impact on construction workers' psychological health, possibly leading to positive performance. Limited studies have tested PsyCap and work engagement regarding safety specifically in the context of the construction industry, with non-harmonious findings. Methods The proposed framework was assessed through the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique along with bootstrapping for mediation analysis. Responses were collected from different states of Malaysia from 345 construction workers. PsyCap dimensions (hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism) were measured in connection with safety compliance and safety participation, with the mediating role of work engagement. Results According to findings, hope, optimism, and work engagement have a positive and significant impact on safety compliance. Also, hope, self-efficacy, resilience, optimism, and work engagement have a positive and significant impact on safety participation. Further, self-efficacy and optimism both have a positive impact on work engagement. Conclusions PsyCap can be a possible predictor for work engagement, which may enhance safety-related behavior. PsyCap should be treated as a multidimensional instrument to enhance occupational safety. In-depth deliberation is needed by the organization while applying PsyCap to enhance employees' work engagement as well as safety behavior. Practical interventions based on interactive training are proposed to enhance construction industry safety. Other industries can also adapt suitable dimension(s) of PsyCap to safety behavior improvements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad Shoaib Saleem
- Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
- *Correspondence: Muhammad Shoaib Saleem
| | | | - Yuzana Mohd Yusop
- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
| | - Maheen Iqbal Awan
- Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
| | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Global Trends in Atherosclerosis Research in the Epigenetics Field: Bibliometric and Visualization Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182413154. [PMID: 34948764 PMCID: PMC8701235 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Atherosclerosis is a pathological vascular state caused by the interaction of environmental and hereditary factors. Epigenetic modifications may be the bridge connecting environmental factors and genetic factors. A search for publications on the Web of Science database in the field of atherosclerosis related to epigenetics was conducted from the earliest mention to 31 December 2020. Data on total and annual publications, citations, impact factors, Hirsch (H)-index, citation times, most prolific authors, and frequently published journals were collected for quantitative and qualitative comparison. A total of 1848 publications related to epigenetics and atherosclerosis were found. The major contributing countries were the China (522, 28.23%), United States (485, 26.23%), and Germany (119, 6.44%). The greatest number of retrieved publications were published in the journal, "Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology" (62, 3.66%). The publication "Oxidative Stress and Diabetic Complications" was cited 2370 times. The most frequent keywords were "DNA methylation" and "LncRNA". Publications on epigenetic research in the atherosclerosis field have increased significantly every year, indicating that the study of epigenetic modifications plays an increasingly important role in understanding the pathology of atherosclerosis.
Collapse
|