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Implementing safety management in the Palestinian construction industry requires focusing on management drivers. These drivers, along with awareness and policy, are key to reducing hazards and improving project success in this hazardous field.

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construction projectsdriversexploratory factor analysispartial least squares structural equation modellingsafety management

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  • Construction Management
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Industrial Engineering

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  • The construction industry is recognized as a high-risk field due to its inherent environmental hazards.
  • Effective safety management is crucial for mitigating risks and ensuring project success in construction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and assess the essential drivers for implementing safety management within the Palestinian construction industry.
  • To develop a robust model for safety management drivers tailored to the specific context of Palestinian construction projects.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to identify initial safety management drivers.
  • Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to refine and contextualize drivers.
  • Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to construct the safety management driver model.

Main Results:

  • Safety management drivers were successfully categorized into three key constructs: management, awareness, and policy.
  • Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) confirmed and adapted the identified drivers to the Palestinian construction context.
  • Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) indicated that management drivers are the most critical for adopting safety management.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a validated model for safety management drivers in the Palestinian construction industry.
  • Management drivers are paramount for the successful adoption of safety management practices.
  • Findings serve as a valuable reference for construction stakeholders aiming to enhance safety and project outcomes.