@article{ref1,
title="Comparing safety climate factors as predictors of work-related driving behavior",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2006",
author="Wills, Andrew R. and Watson, Barry C. and Biggs, Herbert C.",
volume="37",
number="4",
pages="375-383",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Research suggests safety climate (SC) is a strong predictor of safety-related outcomes in organizations. This study explores the relationship between six SC dimensions and four aspects of work-related driving. METHOD: The SC factors measured were &quot;communication and procedures,&quot; &quot;work pressures,&quot; &quot;relationships,&quot; &quot;safety rules,&quot; &quot;driver training,&quot; and &quot;management commitment.&quot; The aspects of self-reported occupational driving measured were traffic violations, driver error, driving while distracted, and pre-trip vehicle maintenance. RESULTS: Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that the SC factors accounted for significant amounts of variance in all four aspects of work-related driving, over and above the control factors of age, sex, and work-related driving exposure. However, further investigation indicated certain SC factors (particularly safety rules, communication, and management commitment) were more strongly related to specific aspects of work-related driving behavior than others. Together, the SC factors were better able to predict self-reported distraction from the road than the other aspects of driving behavior measured. Implications for occupational safety, particularly for the management of work-related drivers are discussed.   Keywords: Driver distraction</p>  <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2006.05.008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2006.05.008"
}