The role of personal values in behavioural-based safety: Evidence from UK & Thailand inquiries

Manu, Patrick; Mahamadu, A-M; Hadikusumo, Bonaventura; Leungbootnak, Narong; Gibb, Alistair; Bell, Nick

Abstract

Whilst behavioural-based safety (BBS) is not new and even becoming increasingly common especially among large construction organisations, research on BBS is yet to explore the potential effect of innate triggers of behaviour such as personal values. This study addresses this gap, by presenting findings from two exploratory surveys (in UK & Thailand) into the influence of workers' personal values on occupational safety and health behaviour (OSHB). Data analysis, revealed from both surveys that higher-order dimensions of personal values have statistically significant relationships with OSHB. For instance, in the Thai study, conservation was positively related to occupational safety and health (OSH) participation, while in the UK survey, self-transcendence was also positively related to OSH compliance. Overall, the findings from the different national contexts provide some evidence of the predictive influence of personal values on OSHB. The research outcomes therefore highlight the significance of workers' personal values to BBS.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: International Safety, Health, Wellbeing and People in Construction Conference
• Start Date: Jun 11, 2017
• End Date: Jun 13, 2017
• Acceptance Date: Apr 1, 2017
• Publication Date: Jun 11, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: behavioural-based safety, personal values, survey, Thailand, UK
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/886191
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Proceedings of CIB W099 and TG59 International