Factor Analysis on Safety Management in Construction Projects

Authors

  • K. Mohammed Imthathullah Khan
  • K. Suguna
  • P. N. Raghunath

Keywords:

Factor analysis, Safety, SPSS, Questionnaire

Abstract

This research paper is intended to provide the respondents with necessary information needed to better manage the safety management in construction projects. The main objective of the paper was to find out the crtical factors through questionnaire survey. This study was conducted in a detailed manner through questionnaire survey and collecting the responses from various construction projects. The factor analysis was utilized using SPSSv.21 software and factors were extracted and interpreted. The result showed that the most influential factor is management support and workers responsibility. The results of the study revealed that there are fifteen major factors creating safety problems in the construction industry.

 

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Published

2015-08-21

How to Cite

Khan, K. M. I., Suguna, K., & Raghunath, P. N. (2015). Factor Analysis on Safety Management in Construction Projects. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 3(4). Retrieved from https://ajouronline.com/index.php/AJAS/article/view/2978

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