Corporate motivation to risk prevention: applied exploratory analysis in construction sector in Catalonia
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Abstract
In this article, we have undertaken an exploratory analysis of the extrinsic and intrinsic factors affecting
an employer’s safety motivation in the construction industry, and their correlation with firm size,
management level, and perceived risk. We have employed a model based on previous research by
Michael Wright for the Health and Safety Executive (UK). Methods: A sample of managers from 198
construction firms in Catalonia (Spain) were interviewed collecting relevant data. The exploratory
factor analysis of this data detected two factors: extrinsic (prosecution, inspection, external pressure)
and intrinsic (legal, responsibility, internal involvement). Confirmatory factor analysis did not rule
out the presence of extrinsic and intrinsic factors (Wright), and the analysis with covariates (MIMIC
model) showed significant positive relationships between extrinsic factors, management level, and
perceived risk. It also showed a significant positive relationship between intrinsic factors and firm
size. Conclusion: The aim of this study was to make a preliminary diagnostic of an employer’s safety
motivation. Our findings indicate that it is possible to develop external motivators (advice from
inspection bodies, union activities, publicity of prosecution records, etc.) that are addressed to top
managers and to firms more exposed to risk.We have also found that it is possible to develop internal
motivators by introducing experience modification ratings, social accounting, advertising in the mass
media, and promotion campaigns, particularly among bigger firms. Our findings will be useful to
government agencies, company managers, and consultants and may be adapted for use in motivating
midlevel staff to adopt participatory intervention programs.
CitacióTerres, F.; Rodriguez, P.; Castejón, E. Corporate motivation to risk prevention: applied exploratory analysis in construction sector in Catalonia. "Human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing", 01 Gener 2012, vol. Enero 2012, núm. 1-13, p. 1-13.
ISSN1520-6564
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