Risk perception, risk propensity, and unsafe behavior: An empirical study of workers in Chinese construction industry

Y. P. Huang, X. Q. Wang, R. X. Ding, N. N. Xia*

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Abstract

As one of the most important participants in construction industry, construction workers' unsafe behavior is very common on construction sites. From an individual level, this research aims to investigate the relationship among risk perception, risk propensity and unsafe behavior decision-making. A survey is conducted within first-line workers in Chinese construction projects. The results show that: 1) risk propensity is positively and significantly related to unsafe behavior, 2) risk perception is negatively and significantly related to unsafe behavior, 3) risk propensity is negatively and significantly related to risk perception, and 4) risk perception partly mediates the relationship between risk propensity and unsafe behavior. Thus, project managers should pay more attention to risk-seeking workers in order to reduce their unsafe behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1121-1125
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509036653
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Dec 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 4 Dec 20167 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2016-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period4/12/167/12/16

Keywords

  • China
  • construction worker
  • risk perception
  • risk propensity
  • unsafe behavior

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