title: Factors influencing unsafe behaviors and accidents on construction sites: a review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Construction is a hazardous occupation due to the unique nature of activities involved and the repetitiveness of several field behaviors. The aim of this methodological and theoretical review is to explore the empirical factors influencing unsafe behaviors and accidents on construction sites.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this work, results and findings from 56 related previous studies were investigated. These studies were categorized based on their design, type, methods of data collection, analytical methods, variables, and key findings. A qualitative content analysis procedure was used to extract variables, themes, and factors. In addition, all studies were reviewed to determine the quality rating and to evaluate the strength of provided evidence.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The content analysis identified 8 main categories: (a) society, (b) organization, (c) project management, (d) supervision, (e) contractor, (f) site condition, (g) work group, and (h) individual characteristics. The review highlighted the importance of more distal factors, e.g., society and organization, and project management, that may contribute to reducing the likelihood of unsafe behaviors and accidents through the promotion of site condition and individual features (as proximal factors).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Further research is necessary to provide a better understanding of the links between unsafe behavior theories and empirical findings, challenge theoretical assumptions, develop new applied theories, and make stronger recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Yahya
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Khosravi
authors.forename: Hassan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Asilian-Mahabadi
authors.forename: Ebrahim
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hajizadeh
authors.forename: Narmin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hassanzadeh-Rangi
authors.forename: Hamid
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bastani
authors.forename: Amir H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Behzadan
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D001519:Behavior; D060389:Construction Industry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007857:Leadership; D016272:Occupational Health; D057766:Policy; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*