The Risk-Taking Propensity of Construction Workers—An Application of Quasi-Expert Interview
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2250-2260 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal / Publication | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 10 |
Online published | 15 Oct 2018 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2018 |
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Abstract
High accident rates have been a complicated and persistent problem in the Hong Kong construction industry. This situation has stimulated this investigation into factors that influence the risk-taking propensity of construction workers. However, interviewing workers who had a bad experience is problematic because changes in attitude and perception may occur as a result of such an experience. Using quasi-expert interviews can reduce this problem. The objective of this study was to identify factors that influence the risk-taking propensity of construction workers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 safety professionals all with accident inspection experience and six super-safe workers with no incident record for the past five years. Seven factors that affect the risk-taking propensity of construction workers were successfully identified. Each factor is thoughtfully discussed, and this study shows that quasi-expert interview is a pragmatic approach for deepening the understanding of risk-taking propensity among construction workers. Findings of this study will hopefully help and encourage further quantitative research on the risk-taking propensity of construction workers with different perspectives.
Research Area(s)
- construction safety, individual factor, organisational factor, quasi-expert interview, risk-taking propensity
Citation Format(s)
The Risk-Taking Propensity of Construction Workers—An Application of Quasi-Expert Interview. / Low, Banus Kam Leung; Man, Siu Shing; Chan, Alan Hoi Shou .
In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 15, No. 10, 10.2018, p. 2250-2260.
In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 15, No. 10, 10.2018, p. 2250-2260.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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