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[Risk perception and representation in construction sites: a preliminary study].

S Gari1, M S Spada, L Grattieri

  • 1USSD Psicologia Clinica, Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo. simonegari@yahoo.it

Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|April 16, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Construction workers perceive and represent risks differently, influenced by personal and organizational factors. Understanding these human factors is key to improving safety in the construction industry.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Construction Management

Context:

  • Construction industry faces significant safety challenges, evidenced by numerous injuries and occupational diseases.
  • Human factors offer a comprehensive framework for analyzing and addressing these safety issues.
  • Worker perception and understanding of risk are critical components of safety management.

Purpose:

  • To investigate how construction workers perceive and represent risks in their work environment.
  • To identify which specific risks are perceived as most dangerous by workers.
  • To explore the multifaceted meanings workers associate with the concept of 'risk'.

Summary:

  • Qualitative analysis reveals the diverse meanings construction workers ascribe to risk.
  • Findings highlight the significant influence of personal, group, organizational, and cultural variables on risk perception.
  • Workers' understanding of risk is shaped by a complex interplay of individual and contextual factors.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial insights into the human factors affecting construction safety.
  • Informs the development of targeted safety interventions and training programs.
  • Enhances the understanding of risk perception for improved safety culture in construction.