The Perception of Safety Climate in the Construction Industry: A Case Study of Construction Work in Bangkok and its Vicinity

Abstract

Safety climate is affecting work safety in construction project. The study investigates perception of safety climate in construction projects in Thailand. Data was gathered through 400 questionnaire survey of project managers, construction supervisors, and construction workers. It was found that personal responsibility had the highest score, and supportive environment had the lowest score. It revealed that construction workers perception of overall existing safety climate level was significantly lower than perception of project managers and construction supervisors. However, project managers and construction supervisors agreed that the supporting environment should be improved first, whereas construction workers think that safety rules and procedures should be key focus for improvement.