Factors related to safety behaviors at work a mong construction workers : case study in a construction company in Bangkok

Abstract

          This study aimed to investigate factors related to safety behavior of construction workers: case study in a construction
company in Bangkok. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 180 persons during August to October, 2018.
The questionnaires were divided 5 parts included personal data, working experience with construction works, knowledge
and attitude about safety in construction works, and safety behavior in construction works. The data was analyzed by in
the from frequency, percentage, maximum value, minimum value, mean, standard deviation and Chi-square test were
used to determined related between factor with safety behaviors.
          The study results found that 65.60 % were males aged 40-50 years. 38.90 % averageof age 45.910 ± 9.07 years, marital
status, 73.30 % education in primary level, 63.90% working expenence ± 5.51 years. They had knowledge, attitude and safety
behavior in construction works at a good level. The factors was significantly related to safety working behavior included receiving the informations ( X2= 4.116, p-value = 0.042 ) and knowledge about safety in construction works ( X2 = 6.005, p-value = 0.014 ).
          Enhancing construction workers to receive news, information, and knowledge about safety at work are has essary
may be lead to changes working behavior appropriately effect to accident reduction and prevention and loss occurring.