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The Guatemalan Construction Industry: Approach of Knowledge Regarding Work Risks Prevention
Francisco Arturo Hernández-Arriaza1, José Pérez-Alonso2, Marta Gómez-Galán3
1Escuela Mecánica Industrial, Faculty of Engineering, University of San Carlos, Edificio T-1, Ciudad Universitaria Zona 12, Guatemala C.A. 01012, Guatemala. faha04@gmail.com.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 18, 2018
Summary
Guatemalan construction companies
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Construction Management
- Risk Prevention
Background:
- The construction industry in Guatemala faces challenges in work risk prevention.
- Understanding company size and its impact on safety practices is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize work risk prevention in the Guatemalan construction industry.
- To analyze the relationship between company size and health and safety management.
Main Methods:
- Simple random sampling using a structured questionnaire.
- Descriptive analysis and multiple correspondence analysis.
- Data analysis through database entry and preliminary assessment.
Main Results:
- Larger companies demonstrate better health and safety measures and higher accident awareness.
- Medium-sized companies show moderate awareness, while smaller companies have poor risk management and low awareness.
- Four distinct company clusters with homogenous characteristics were identified based on size and risk management.
Conclusions:
- Company size significantly correlates with workplace risk management and prevention effectiveness.
- Enhanced manager and worker training is essential to improve prevention management in Guatemalan construction firms.
Keywords:
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