Safety climate and safety behavior in the passenger ferry context
Chin-Shan Lu1, Chung-Shan Yang
1Department of Transportation and Communication Management Science, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1 University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, ROC. lucs@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|November 25, 2010
Summary
This study found that safety training and emergency preparedness significantly improve safety behaviors on passenger ferries. Older workers and larger ferries were also linked to better safety compliance.
Area of Science:
- Maritime Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Human Factors in Transportation
Background:
- Safety climate is crucial in high-risk industries like passenger ferries.
- Understanding the factors influencing safety behavior is essential for accident prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically evaluate the relationship between safety climate and safety behavior in the passenger ferry industry.
- To identify key dimensions of safety climate that impact safety behaviors.
- To explore demographic and operational factors associated with safety compliance.
Main Methods:
- Survey data from 155 passenger ferry workers in Taiwan.
- Hierarchical regression analysis to examine safety climate's effect on safety behaviors.
- Confirmatory factor analysis to identify safety climate dimensions.
Main Results:
- Five dimensions of safety climate were identified: policy, motivation, emergency preparedness, training, and communication.
- Safety training and emergency preparedness positively influenced safety compliance and participation.
- Respondent age and ferry capacity showed positive associations with safety compliance.
Conclusions:
- Safety training and emergency preparedness are critical for enhancing safety behaviors in ferry operations.
- Age and vessel capacity may play a role in maintaining safety compliance.
- Findings contribute to developing more effective safety management strategies in the maritime sector.
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