Personality and impulsivity as antecedents of occupational health in the construction industry

González-Recio, Sonia; Boada-Cuerva, María; Serrano-Fernández, María; Assens-Serra, Jordi; Araya-Castillo, Luís; Boada-Grau, Joan

doi:10.1080/10803548.2021.1992946

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“…In this sense, the prevention of health and safety at work acts on unsafe physical conditions and technical factors, in the prevention of unexpected events [18,32]. But despite the technical issues, the causes related to the culture of unsafe human behavior, personality traits and impulsiveness must be addressed, which interfere in the dynamics of occupational accidents [5,9,33].…”

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“…There is evidence of multiple factors contributing to unsafe workplaces, including unsafe conditions, technical factors, complexity of the site structure, and unsafe human behavior [8,9]. Some of the causes attributed to these issues are mental fatigue from stressful work environments, excessive time and workload demands, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, negative attitudes towards work, and managerial errors in decision-making that increase risktaking behavior; irregular sleep patterns, loneliness, and distraction from interactive automotive technology interfaces [10][11][12][13][14][15].…”

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Computerized Predictive Analysis of Accidents (FOCOS/PRONTOS System): Study of Rare Cases

Silva¹,

Paulo

Soares

et al. 2023

JAMMR

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Introduction: We report here a series of ten rare cases of work accidents that occurred in five Brazilian companies using the Computerized Evaluation of Work Readiness (FOCOS/Prontos System), aiming to assess the correlation between instrument performance and factors influencing the accidents. Materials and Methods: Before joining the company, employees access the system with a login and password, and in less than a minute, they perform the test, which consists of identifying pre-known figures as correct or incorrect. The test assesses impulse control (the ability to avoid errors by touching during the evaluation), attention (discriminating the figure that represents the correct stimulus in the test and reacting as quickly as possible by touching the screen every time it appears), and reaction time (speed to react to the correct stimulus by touching the screen). The test result is immediately released after its completion. The test result contributes to work clearance, referral for medical or psychological evaluation, or activity suspension. Results: The ten cases occurred in 2022 and early 2023, equally distributed across morning, afternoon, and night shifts. In the 300 readiness evaluations, 218 alterations associated with impulse control (66), attention (39), reaction time (40), concentration (27), and risk predictor (46) were identified. The average deviation level was 80.1±22.62%, ranging from 27% to 100%, with a median of 88.5%. The main reasons for reporting deviations were falls from heights (leading to death), improper activity performed in restricted areas (leading to death), collisions with heavy vehicles (6 cases), upper limb injuries (1), and fire (1). Two fatalities occurred. Conclusion: The Computerized Test for Readiness Evaluation (FOCOS/Prontos System) as a risk assessment tool identified alterations in readiness parameters in 100% of the workers involved in the analyzed cases, demonstrating its predictive capacity in identifying accident risks.

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Computerized Predictive Analysis of Accidents (FOCOS/PRONTOS System): Study of Rare Cases

Silva¹,

Paulo

Soares

et al. 2023

JAMMR

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“…Lack of impulse control due to fatigue can lead to self-destructive behavior, such as using harmful substances or engaging in risky behavior. This can have negative consequences for physical health, as well as generating stress, guilt and emotional problems [26,27,28,29,30].…”

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Computerized Assessment of Readiness (Focos/Prontos System) and Its Multifactor Screening for Worker’s Fatigue and Productivity: A Case-Control and Cross-sectional Study

Paulo,

Cabral,

Kill

et al. 2024

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We present here a brief review of what has been published about fatigue, highlighting its multifactorial nature and the lack of objective markers that make it difficult to establish a consensus on measurement methods and present the Computerized Evaluation of Work Readiness (FOCOS/Prontos System), aiming to assess the correlation between the computerized assessment performance and signs of fatigue, using the Chalder instrument. The study applied the Chalder Fatigue Scale to 552 employees of a Brazilian mining company, with a final sample consisting of 334 individuals divided into a 'clinical group' (G1) with signs of fatigue and a 'control group' (G0) without fatigue. The study aimed to analyze readiness profiles between the clinical and control groups using statistical tests like the Mann-Whitney U-test and Welch's t-test, with significance set at p-value <0.05. Results showed significant differences in daily readiness, cognitive impacts, and risky behaviors before and after self-reporting fatigue. The Prontos System demonstrated predictive value for fatigue-related risks and accident prevention measures, highlighting its role in enhancing workplace safety and productivity. The study highlights the importance of daily and continuous fatigue assessment using the FOCOS/Prontos System to track signs of fatigue, as well as productivity. The system's multidimensional approach enriches fatigue prediction and classification accuracy. Integrating instruments enhances fatigue management, allowing for proactive intervention based on temporal analysis of readiness parameters and behaviors associated with fatigue. The study emphasizes the complexity of fatigue and its correlation with accidents, advocating for ongoing monitoring as a preventive and performance optimization strategy, thus promoting a safer and healthier work environment.

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Study on the configuration causal factors of electric power generation safety incidents based on grounded theory and fsQCA

Zhu,

Xiong,

Pang

2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Personality and impulsivity as antecedents of occupational health in the construction industry

Cited by 6 publications

References 25 publications

Computerized Predictive Analysis of Accidents (FOCOS/PRONTOS System): Study of Rare Cases

Computerized Predictive Analysis of Accidents (FOCOS/PRONTOS System): Study of Rare Cases

Computerized Assessment of Readiness (Focos/Prontos System) and Its Multifactor Screening for Worker’s Fatigue and Productivity: A Case-Control and Cross-sectional Study

Study on the configuration causal factors of electric power generation safety incidents based on grounded theory and fsQCA

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