Training Program to Improve 'Psychological' Safety on Jobsites
A university researcher received a grant to develop training to help workers feel safe speaking out, especially when it comes to potential safety oversights.
May 22, 2023
Construction Dive
A researcher at Washington State University has received a $174,000 grant to develop a training program to improve psychological safety on construction sites so workers feel safe speaking out, especially when it comes to potential safety oversights, according to a news announcement.
While the construction industry has focused on physical safety for more than 100 years, Hongtao Dang, an assistant professor of construction management with a Ph.D. in civil engineering, said less research has honed in on how safe workers feel psychologically on jobsites, which can have a big impact on overall safety.
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