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Albert, A, Hallowell, M R and Kleiner, B M (2014) Enhancing Construction Hazard Recognition and Communication with Energy-Based Cognitive Mnemonics and Safety Meeting Maturity Model: Multiple Baseline Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Arashpour, M, Wakefield, R, Blismas, N and Lee, E W M (2014) Analysis of Disruptions Caused by Construction Field Rework on Productivity in Residential Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Brockman, J L (2014) Interpersonal Conflict in Construction: Cost, Cause, and Consequence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Chen, Z, Abdullah, A B, Anumba, C J and Li, H (2014) ANP Experiment for Demolition Plan Evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Chong, D, Wang, Y, Guo, H and Lu, Y (2014) Volatile Organic Compounds Generated in Asphalt Pavement Construction and Their Health Effects on Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Dehghan, R and Ruwnapura, J Y (2014) Model of Trade-Off between Overlapping and Rework of Design Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Deng, F and Smyth, H (2014) Nature of Firm Performance in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Jafarzadeh, R, Ingham, J M, Wilkinson, S, González, V and Aghakouchak, A A (2014) Application of Artificial Neural Network Methodology for Predicting Seismic Retrofit Construction Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Kasapoğlu, E (2014) Leadership Styles in Architectural Design Offices in Turkey. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Khalili, A and Chua, D K (2014) Integrated Prefabrication Configuration and Component Grouping for Resource Optimization of Precast Production. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Lopez del Puerto, C, Clevenger, C M, Boremann, K and Gilkey, D P (2014) Exploratory Study to Identify Perceptions of Safety and Risk among Residential Latino Construction Workers as Distinct from Commercial and Heavy Civil Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Lu, W, Ye, K, Flanagan, R and Jewell, C (2014) Nexus between Contracting and Construction Professional Service Businesses: Empirical Evidence from International Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Martin, H and Lewis, T M (2014) Pinpointing Safety Leadership Factors for Safe Construction Sites in Trinidad and Tobago. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Safety; Leadership; Risk management; Construction management; Accidents; Construction sites; Caribbean; Safety; Leadership; Risk; Construction; Accident; Intervention; Labor and personnel issues;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000795
- Abstract:
Construction industry safety performance is of grave concern to practitioners and lawmakers. Despite a determined effort to improve, the results are still disappointing. Improving the industry’s track record requires an in-depth understanding of the factors that drive risks to individual safety and of how behavior and attitudes can be improved. Construction managers lack knowledge of the safety leadership characteristics, which specifically reduce risk-taking behavior of subordinates on construction sites. This information is presented in this research. A leadership-based safety model consisting of subordinates’ self-reported accident and near miss records were investigated along with leadership considerations and initiating constructs, the construction manager’s safety behavior and attitude profile, and the safety climate characteristics to determine whether any of these factors contributed significantly to a safer construction site. A stepwise regression model was developed to determine key drivers toward the risk-taking behavior of construction workers. Construction managers were also classified by their effective management of safety. Contrary to the postmodern perspective on safety leadership, construction managers who focused on safety standards on-site, ruled with an iron rod, and needled people working with them for greater efforts were more effective at reducing accidents on-site than those construction managers who did otherwise.
Rosenbaum, S, Toledo, M and González, V (2014) Improving Environmental and Production Performance in Construction Projects Using Value-Stream Mapping: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Stamatiadis, N, Goodrum, P, Shocklee, E and Wang, C (2014) Quantitative Analysis of State Transportation Agency’s Experience with Constructability Reviews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).
Zhao, T and Dungan, J M (2014) Improved Baseline Method to Calculate Lost Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).