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Interactive mechanism of working environments and construction behaviors with cognitive work analysis: an elevator
Yanqing Wang1, Heap-Yih Chong2, Pin-Chao Liao1
1a Department of Construction Management , Tsinghua University , China.
Summary
Understanding the working environment is key to preventing accidents. This study uses Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) to detail how environmental factors influence unsafe worker behaviors in construction, offering engineering solutions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Human Factors Engineering
- Construction Management
Background:
- Unsafe behaviors are a primary cause of workplace accidents.
- The impact of the working environment on worker behavior is significant.
- Limited research exists on the specific mechanisms linking environmental constraints to unsafe behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the mechanisms through which environmental constraints influence unsafe behaviors.
- To apply Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) to understand worker decision-making in hazardous environments.
- To develop a conceptual model of environment-behavior interactions in construction.
Main Methods:
- A mixed research approach was employed across three methodology stages.
- Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) was utilized for a detailed case study in elevator installation.
- The study deconstructed working environment details, worker decision-making, and behavioral strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified specific environment-behavior mechanisms in elevator installation.
- Developed a conceptual model illustrating the interplay between environmental conditions and worker actions.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of CWA in analyzing complex work systems.
Conclusions:
- Environmental constraints significantly shape worker behaviors and accident risk.
- CWA provides a robust framework for identifying hazards and informing safety interventions.
- Targeted engineering suggestions can be generated by analyzing environmental constraints in construction.
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