Exploring the intentional unsafe behavior of workers in prefabricated construction based on structural equation modeling

Yao, Fuyi; Shi, Chaofan; Wang, Xiaowen; Ji, Yingbo; Liu, Yan; Li, Hong Xian

doi:10.1007/s11356-023-30894-x

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“…However, the lack of effective knowledge transfer methods in the construction industry, particularly for PCWs, is a significant issue [7,8]. Compared to traditional construction workers (TCWs), PCWs need to learn specific new techniques through training and practice [9]. They must understand and become familiar with the performance, uses, and installation methods of prefabricated components.…”

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Research on Influencing Factors of Knowledge Transfer among Prefabricated Construction Workers

Cao,

Qin,

et al. 2024

Buildings

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To identify the influencing factors and internal mechanism of knowledge transfer among prefabricated construction workers (PCWs), this study constructs a knowledge transfer behavior model for PCWs from various perspectives, including behavioral attitude, subjective norms, physiological perceived control, behavioral habits, and behavioral intention based on a modified Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). It also employs a Structural Equation Model (SEM) for hypothesis validation and utilizes System Dynamics (SD) to simulate the knowledge transfer process of PCWs. Through empirical and simulation research, three conclusions are drawn: (1) Knowledge transfer willingness has a promoting effect on knowledge transfer behaviors. (2) Trusted relationships, organizational culture, physiological perceived control, and behavioral habits all have a promoting effect on workers’ knowledge transfer willingness and subsequently promote their knowledge transfer behaviors. (3) Among these factors, the strength of knowledge transfer willingness has the most significant impact on workers’ behavioral habits, followed by trusted relationships, physiological perceived control, and organizational culture. Additionally, when comparing the results of this study with knowledge transfer influencing factors of traditional construction workers (TCWs), it is found that trusted relationships and self-efficacy have a promoting effect on the knowledge transfer willingness of PCWs as well as TCWs. However, the impact of organizational culture, environmental perception, and behavioral habits on the knowledge transfer willingness of PCWs is more pronounced compared to TCWs. Based on TPB, this study constructs a suitable theoretical model to analyze the knowledge transfer process of PCWs by mining their group characteristics, and the research results establish a systematic analysis framework for the study of knowledge transfer behavior of PCWs. It also provides scientific suggestions for the formulation of targeted measures to enhance the willingness and efficiency of knowledge transfer of PCWs.

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Research on Influencing Factors of Knowledge Transfer among Prefabricated Construction Workers

Cao,

Qin,

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Research on scenario deduction and emergency decision-making evaluation for construction safety accidents

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Guo,

et al. 2024

Reliability Engineering & System Safety

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Developing a risk framework for assembly construction based on stakeholder theory and structural equation modelling

Junjia,

Xiaoxiang,

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et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Occupational injuries in the construction industry have plagued many countries, and many cases have shown that accidents often occur because of a combination of project participants. Assembled construction (AC) projects have received extensive attention from Chinese scholars as a future trend, but few studies have explored the interrelationships and potential risks of various stakeholders in depth. This study fills this research gap by proposing a multi-stakeholder AC risk framework. The study surveyed 396 stakeholders, then analyzed the collected data and created a risk framework based on Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and the CRITIC weighting method. The results revealed that factors like "regular supervision is a formality," "blindly approving the wrong safety measures," and "failure to organize effective safety education and training." are vital risks in AC of China. Finally, the study validates the risk factors and the framework with 180 real-life cases, which shows that the proposed framework is theoretically grounded and realistic. The study also suggests multi-level strategies such as introducing AI-based automated risk monitoring, improving the adaptability of normative provisions to technological advances, and advancing the culture of project communities of interest to ensure AC’s safe practices.

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Exploring the intentional unsafe behavior of workers in prefabricated construction based on structural equation modeling

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Research on Influencing Factors of Knowledge Transfer among Prefabricated Construction Workers

Research on Influencing Factors of Knowledge Transfer among Prefabricated Construction Workers

Research on scenario deduction and emergency decision-making evaluation for construction safety accidents

Developing a risk framework for assembly construction based on stakeholder theory and structural equation modelling

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