Prediction of Safe Lifting Behavior
Injuries resulting from lifting are costly, and create significant pain and discomfort While engineering controls are the most effective means of reducing risks, most organizations continue to rely on manual lifting techniques. The problem, however, is that use of safe lifting techniques is inconsistent and managers have a difficult time motivating use of these techniques. Consequently, it is important to understand the factors driving safe lifting behaviors. This study utilized a survey to apply the theory of planned behavior to safe-lifting among 136 materials management employees at a heavy manufacturing organization. Structural equation modeling and factor analysis were employed to analyze relationships among constructs. Results revealed that perceived behavioral control and intention were the strongest predictors of safe lifting behavior. Subjective norms, to a lesser degree, were also important influences on intention. Attitudes did not surface as effective direct predictors of safe-lifting behavior, but did affect behavior and intent via mediating factors (subjective norms and perceived behavioral control). Finally, the theory of planned behavior was supported as an effective model explaining safe-lifting behavior, and had potential application for many other safety-related behaviors. Results from this study emphasize the importance of perceived behavioral control as a factor associated with safety-related behavior.
safe lifting behavior theory of planned behavior structural equation modeling safety behavior ergonomics
JOHNSON Stephen HALL Andrea
University of Phoenix School of Business Puyallup,WA,98374,USA Chapman University School of Business Herndon,VA,22092,USA
国际会议
The 2008 International Symposium on Safety Science and Technology(2008年安全科学技术国际会议)
北京
英文
559-567
2008-09-24（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）