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Impact of Work Safety Culture on Safety Measures in Construction Firms: A Systematic Review

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The construction industry is inherently high-risk, thus requiring safety measures to protect workers from accidents and injuries. The effectiveness of these measures heavily depends on the underlying safety culture within organizations. This review explores how work safety culture affects the implementation and effectiveness of safety measures adoption and efficacy in construction firms, with the view to synthesize available evidence and providing insights.The study adhered to a systematic review framework based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Relevant studies were located through searches across electronic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and JSTOR. After the screening process, a total of sixteen (16) studies published from 2020 to 2024 were included in the review. The papers selected for the review mainly examined the connection between safety culture and safety measures within construction firms. Relevance and quality were ensured by applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review revealed that a strong safety culture greatly improves adherence to safety regulations and the implementation of effective safety measures. Construction firms that possess a strong safety culture exhibited higher rates of safety protocol implementation, reduced accident occurrences, and enhanced overall safety outcomes albeit to varied extents depending factors like management commitment, employee engagement, and resource availability. Frequently reported obstacles included inconsistent enforcement of safety measures. There is a need for CFs to focus on developing a robust safety culture by emphasizing continuous safety training, ensuring management commitment, involving employees and conducting regular assessments of safety practices. Additional research is needed to investigate how safety culture influences safety outcomes and to determine effective strategies for promoting a positive safety culture within the construction industry.

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Accident Prevention Construction Firms Occupational Safety Safety Compliance Safety Measures Work Safety Culture

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Scientific Journal of Engineering, and Technology

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2(2), (2025)

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1-8

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05-07-2025

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Anzagira, L. F., Avogo, J. A., & Tengan, C. (2025). Impact of Work Safety Culture on Safety Measures in Construction Firms: A Systematic Review. Scientific Journal of Engineering, and Technology, 2(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.69739/sjet.v2i2.666

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