@article{ref1,
title="The risk-taking propensity of construction workers-an application of quasi-expert interview",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2018",
author="Low, Banus Kam Leung and Man, Siu Shing and Chan, Alan Hoi Shou",
volume="15",
number="10",
pages="e15102250-e15102250",
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. <br><br>FINDINGS of this study will hopefully help and encourage further quantitative research on the risk-taking propensity of construction workers with different perspectives.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph15102250",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15102250"
}