Development and test of a model linking safety-specific transformational leadership and occupational safety.
The authors developed, tested, and replicated a model in which safety-specific transformational leadership predicted occupational injuries in 2 separate studies. Data from 174 restaurant workers (M age = 26.75 years, range = 15-64) were analyzed using structural equation modeling (LISREL 8; K. G. Jöreskog & D. Sörbom, 1993) and provided strong support for a model whereby safety-specific transformational leadership predicted occupational injuries through the effects of perceived safety climate, safety consciousness, and safety-related events. Study 2 replicated and extended this model with data from 164 young workers from diverse jobs (M age = 19.54 years, range = 14-24). Safety-specific transformational leadership and role overload were related to occupational injuries through the effects of perceived safety climate, safety consciousness, and safety-related events.
Barling
Julian
J
School of Business, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. jbarling@business.queensu.ca
Loughlin
Catherine
C
Kelloway
E Kevin
EK
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008875:Middle Aged; D015233:Models, Statistical; D016272:Occupational Health; D015279:Organizational Culture