Lazo, A G; Çidik, M S; Rillie, I and Addyman, S (2023) Interrelationships in safety, health and well-being: Concepts, management and perceptions. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
Health, safety and well-being are concepts of significant interest to construction researchers and practitioners. Although the interconnected nature of the three is acknowledged, there is confusion over their definitions, management practices and perceptions. Based on a critical literature review, this paper attempts to clarify the constructs of health, well-being and safety in construction and highlight their interrelationships by analysing the different management approaches and perceptions. The review reveals that the management of safety hazards in construction often overshadows health and well-being issues, increasing the growing gap between management's focus on demonstrating safety measurements and employees' focus on staying safe on site. The implications of the findings emphasize the need for an integrated approach that considers the interplay between health, safety, and well-being, enhancing workplaces conditions by addressing work design. This review contributes to the ongoing discussion on the importance of health, safety, and well-being in the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | definition, health and safety, interrelationship, perceptions, well-being |
| Index terms: | integrated approach, health and safety, literature review, health and wellbeing, management practice, well-being, practitioner, construction industry |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, mental health and wellbeing, practitioner, industry analysis, management, health safety and environment |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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