TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - A path analysis model for explaining unsafe behavior at workplaces; the effect of perceived work pressure
JO  - International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics
A1  - Ghasemi, Fakhradin
A1  - Kalatpour, Omid
A1  - Moghimbeigi, Abbas
A1  - Mohhamadfam, Iraj
SP  - 303
EP  - 310
VL  - 24
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: unsafe behavior is closely related to occupational accidents. Work pressure is one the main factors affecting employees' behavior. The aim of the present was to provide a path analysis model for explaining how work pressure affects safety behavior. <br><br>METHODS: using a self-administered questionnaire, six variables supposed to affect safety employees' behavior were measured. The path analysis model was constructed based on several hypotheses. The goodness of fit of the model was assessed using both absolute and comparative fit indices. <br><br>RESULTS: it was determined that work pressure did not influence safety behavior directly. However, it negatively influenced other variables. Group attitude and personal attitude toward safety were the main factors mediating the effect of work pressure on safety behavior. Among the variables investigated in the present study, group attitude, personal attitude, and work pressure had the strongest effects on safety behavior. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Managers should consider that in order to improve employees' safety behavior, work pressure should be reduced to a reasonable level, and concurrently, a supportive environment, which ensures a positive group attitude toward safety, should be provided. Replication of the study is recommended.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1080-3548
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2017.1313494
ID  - ref1
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