Behind Individuals’ Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Behavior
摘要
Risk assessment is an essential part of occupational health and safety (OHS) promotion and accident prevention. Risk assessments are affected by many factors, including the method and data used, initial assumptions, the risk assessment team, and individuals. As individuals influence the assessment, it would be beneficial to elaborate on how they perceive their contribution to the risk assessment. The theory of reasoned goal pursuit (TRGP) states that behavioral intentions are a function of behavioral, normative, and control beliefs associated with available behavioral options. This study examines OHS risk assessment participation within the TRGP framework to determine what is behind individuals’ OHS risk assessment behavior. The respondents agreed that risk assessment would improve safety and that their participation is seen as important. Individual and workplace goals were perceived as being somewhat generic. Related to perceived behavioral control, the respondents felt that they recognized risks but did not know how to use the risk assessment tools or understand the terminology used. Considering actual behavioral control, risk assessment training was seen as lacking, risk assessment roles were not clear, and the respondents did not have enough time for risk assessments. Further research is needed, and the questionnaire should be cross-checked with realized behavior.