Introduction In the 1980s, the safety management system (SMS) was introduced in the
construction industry to mitigate against workplaces hazards, reduce the risk of injuries, and …

The literature has recognised that implementing a safety management system is the most
efficient way of allocating resources for safety, since it not only improves working conditions …

Occupational accidents severely deteriorate human capital, and hence negatively affect the
productivity and competitiveness of countries. But despite this, we still observe a scarcity of …

The link between human resource management (HRM) and firm performance of
organizations has received significant research attention, generally focused on large firms …

The safety management system (SMS) was introduced in the 1980s to reduce the risk of
injuries and fatalities and minimise material waste in the construction industry. Further …

INTRODUCTION: The importance of leadership for effective safety management has been
the focus of research attention in industry for a few years. However, safety leadership in …

In this paper we examine the connection between the adoption of the OHSAS 18001
standard and performance from a comprehensive perspective. We first examine the …

The occupational health and safety standard OHSAS 18001 has gained considerable
acceptance worldwide, and firms from diverse sectors and of varying sizes have …

Leadership is a key factor impacting construction safety, but previous research merely
investigated the single-level relationship between safety leadership and safety performance …

This paper addresses the issue of occupational safety and how the process of globalisation
can potentially influence the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour of disparate …