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Effects of organizational complexity and resources on construction site risk
Francisco J Forteza1, Jose M Carretero-Gómez2, Albert Sesé3
1Occupational Risk Prevention, Research Groups, University of the Balearic Islands, Mateu Orfila Building, Ctra. de Valldemossa, km. 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Introduction:
Our research is aimed at studying the relationship between risk level and organizational complexity and resources on constructions sites. Our general hypothesis is that site complexity increases risk, whereas more resources of the structure decrease risk. A Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach was adopted to validate our theoretical model.
Method:
To develop our study, 957 building sites in Spain were visited and assessed in 2003-2009. All needed data were obtained using a specific tool developed by the authors to assess site risk, structure and resources (Construction Sites Risk Assessment Tool, or CONSRAT). This tool operationalizes the variables to fit our model, specifically, via a site risk index (SRI) and 10 organizational variables. Our random sample is composed largely of small building sites with general high levels of risk, moderate complexity, and low resources on site.
Conclusions:
The model obtained adequate fit, and results showed empirical evidence that the factors of complexity and resources can be considered predictors of site risk level.
Practical Applications:
Consequently, these results can help companies, managers of construction and regulators to identify which organizational aspects should be improved to prevent risks on sites and consequently accidents.
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