Brett Mayze
Current course of study:
Doctor of Philosophy
Research topic:
Safety Culture in the Construction Industry: A Multilevel Perspective
Start/anticipated completion date:
January 2005/April 2008
Research contribution to theory:
This research will provide conceptual clarity to the safety culture literature and contribute to the debate distinguishing between safety climate and safety culture. It will build on the existing theoretical framework underpinning safety culture to strengthen this concept. A triangulated set of measurement instruments to facilitate multilevel analysis of safety culture will be developed.
Research contribution to industry practice:
This research broadens existing research into safety culture from other industries (such as nuclear and shipping). It will propose multilevel measures of safety culture that facilitate benchmarking across the construction industry and identify the key drivers and characteristics of an effective safety culture for its industry partner, John Holland. It will also look at measuring and comparing construction safety culture over time and across sites (with a longer-term view of benchmarking across the Australian industry over time).
Previous qualifications:
Master of Organisational Psychology University of Queensland
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Professional memberships:
Associate Member Australian Psychological Society