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[Proactive orientation toward work safety: a qualitative study on motivational antecedent]
Matteo Curcuruto1, Marco Giovanni Mariani2, Adalgisa Battistelli3
1School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|June 20, 2018
Summary
This study introduces a new model for proactive safety orientation, emphasizing employee involvement in workplace safety. It identifies six key dimensions of proactivity linked to managerial factors.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Organizational Psychology
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- Employee participation is crucial for workplace safety, as indicated by meta-analyses and research.
- Existing models of proactivity need adaptation for organizational safety contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design an original model of proactive safety orientation tailored to workplace safety issues.
- To identify dimensions of proactivity relevant to organizational safety.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 18 safety experts.
- Content analysis of qualitative data.
Main Results:
- The study identified six dimensions of proactivity applicable to workplace safety.
- These dimensions are linked to three core managerial areas: Reason, Competence, Cognizance, and Commitment.
Conclusions:
- The developed model offers a framework for enhancing proactive safety orientation in organizations.
- Managerial focus on Reason, Competence, Cognizance, and Commitment can foster a safer workplace through proactivity.
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