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Health and Safety Perception of Construction Workers in Saudi Arabia

Muizz O. SANNI-ANIBIRE
Muizz O. SANNI-ANIBIRE
, 
Abubakar S. MAHMOUD
Abubakar S. MAHMOUD
, 
Mohammad A. HASSANAIN
Mohammad A. HASSANAIN
 oraz 
Faleh ALMUTAIRI
Faleh ALMUTAIRI
   | 04 kwi 2019
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Data publikacji: 04 kwi 2019
Zakres stron: 107 - 118
Otrzymano: 27 wrz 2017
Przyjęty: 22 mar 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/acee-2018-043
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Figure 1.

Percentile scores for organizational safety climate components
Percentile scores for organizational safety climate components

Figure 2.

Percentile scores for safety support climate components
Percentile scores for safety support climate components

Figure 3.

Percentile scores for safety support activities components
Percentile scores for safety support activities components

Figure 4.

Percentile scores for management involvement components
Percentile scores for management involvement components

Figure 5.

Percentile scores for employees and supervisors participation
Percentile scores for employees and supervisors participation

Figure 6.

Percentile scores by program category
Percentile scores by program category

Safety support activities

Components Level of Agreement Percentile Score (%) Rate of Performance
SA A N D SD
1. Management has provided adequate staff to manage and support its safety program. 52 114 24 6 0 82 High
2. Awards and recognition programs used in this company are not good for promoting safe employee behavior. 29 33 39 93 2 59 Above Average
3. Job performance standards are higher for production than for safety. 27 41 68 60 0 64 Above Average
4. My supervisor understands the job safety problems I face. 61 106 20 9 0 82 High
5. Employees are familiar with and follow regular lockout/tag out procedures. 38 80 65 11 2 74 Above Average
6. Safety training is part of every new employee’s orientation. 80 93 16 4 3 85 High
7. I believe management is sincere in its efforts to ensure employee safety. 80 78 35 2 1 84 High
8. My supervisor seldom acts on employee safety suggestions. 105 53 21 13 4 85 High
9. Emergency response procedures are almost never tested to ensure that they are working. 33 25 45 75 18 58 Above Average
10. The work of the employee and management safety committee improves safety conditions. 69 89 28 8 2 82 High

Safety support climate

Components Level of Agreement Percentile Score (%) Rate of Performance
SA A N D SD
1. I can protect myself and coworkers through my actions while on the job. 65 105 17 8 1 83 High
2. My supervisor’s behavior often goes against safe job procedures. 8 66 28 87 7 58 Above Average
3. Designated employees are well trained in emergency practices, including evacuation. 43 119 17 13 4 79 High
4. Management has published a written policy that expresses their attitude about employee safety. 83 78 24 9 2 84 High
5. Near miss accidents/incidents are thoroughly investigated. 69 68 45 13 1 79 High
6. Employee morale is poor. 32 21 31 69 43 53 Above Average
7. Management does no more than the law requires to keep employees safe. 15 77 56 33 15 64 Above Average
8. I understand the safety and health regulations relating to my job. 106 62 16 12 0 87 High
9. My supervisor enforces safe job procedures. 98 70 21 6 1 86 High
10. Standardized precautions are used by employees who deal with hazardous materials. 55 88 22 31 0 77 High

Management involvement

Components Level of Agreement Percentile Score (%) Rate of Performance
SA A N D SD
1. Management sets a positive safety example through their words and actions. 64 92 28 9 3 81 High
2. My supervisor has successfully fit safety into the production process. 106 52 24 13 1 85 High
3. The system of preventive maintenance for facilities, tools, and machinery operates poorly. 18 61 38 78 1 62 Above Average
4. Management regularly participates in safety program activities. 71 86 22 15 2 81 High
5. The safety coordinator has high status in this organization. 74 68 38 16 0 80 High
6. Hazards that are not fixed right away by supervisors are often ignored. 9 35 77 33 42 53 Above Average
7. Employees take part when accident or incident investigations occur. 27 60 63 38 8 66 Above Average
8. The training provided by my supervisor helps me to do my job safely. 38 105 25 18 10 75 Above Average
9. Medical facilities are sufficient for treating the injuries that occur. 54 101 16 14 11 78 High
10. It is well known that management ignores a person’s safety performance when determining raises and promotions. 75 70 33 16 2 80 High

Organizational safety climate

Components Level of Agreement Percentile Score (%) Rate of Performance
SA A N D SD
1. It is common for employees to take part in identifying and eliminating worksite hazards. 87 96 8 5 0 87 High
2. There are frequent contact and communication between employees and management. 85 46 57 7 1 81 High
3. Safety takes a back seat to production. 24 48 22 98 4 59 Above Average
4. Employees often get involved in developing or revising worksite safety and health practices. 69 86 32 8 1 82 High
5. My supervisor maintains a high standard of job safety performance. 84 63 35 13 1 82 High
6. Detailed inspections of the facilities are made at regular, frequent intervals. 60 101 26 7 2 81 High
7. Management’s views on the importance of safety are seldom stressed in employee communications. 31 44 85 34 2 67 Above Average
8. Safety meetings are held less often than they should be. 42 96 28 25 5 75 Above Average
9. Good teamwork exists among departments. 82 91 19 3 1 86 High
10. Management shows that it cares about employee safety. 96 65 21 11 3 84 High

Employees and supervisors participation

Components Level of Agreement Percentile Score (%) Rate of Performance
SA A N D SD
1. The safety coordinator is readily available to provide advice and assistance. 63 96 24 11 2 81 High
2. This organization has a stable workforce. 95 52 34 9 6 83 High
3. Employees are afraid to report safety problems to their supervisors. 27 36 66 50 17 61 Above Average
4. My supervisor always investigates lost workday cases. 42 114 15 24 1 78 High
5. Ventilation, lighting, noise, and other environmental conditions are kept at a good level. 55 88 41 11 1 79 High
6. Many employees do not use the PPE necessary to do their jobs safely. 9 48 21 74 44 50 Above Average
7. There are job stress problems from my coworkers. 19 69 60 37 11 65 Above Average
8. Management insists that supervisors think about safety when doing their jobs. 101 60 20 11 4 85 High
9. Management annually sets safety goals for which all employees are held accountable. 55 88 30 19 4 77 High
10. Employees rarely takepart in the development of safety requirements for their jobs. 69 74 41 12 0 80 High
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