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This research aims to identify and prioritize individual-level factors that contribute to unsafe behaviors in industrial settings.

January 25, 2026SafetyOpen Access

From Perception to Practice: Identifying and Ranking Human Factors Driving Unsafe Industrial Behaviors

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Qualitative–quantitative analysis identifies key personal factors influencing unsafe behaviors, suggesting targeted interventions.

This research aims to identify and prioritize individual-level factors that contribute to unsafe behaviors in industrial settings.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 40 industry professionals
Utilized Grounded Theory analysis to develop a conceptual model of determinants
Applied the Fuzzy Delphi Method with 20 experts to validate and rank these factors
Risk perception emerged as the most significant determinant of unsafe behavior
Work experience, skill level, knowledge, and risk-taking propensity followed as influential factors
Factors like family welfare, substance use, and self-display were found to have minor effects

Karimi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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