Table 3.
Factor loadings for items and constructs used in the analysis.
Item | Compliance | Supervisor communication | Organizational justice perceptions | Coworker communication |
---|---|---|---|---|
When I’m at work, I don’t take risks that could result in an accident | 0.779 | −0.034 | 0.014 | 0.033 |
When I’m at work, I use all required health and safety equipment | 0.861 | −0.015 | −0.028 | −0.031 |
When I’m at work, I use the correct health and safety procedures | 0.852 | 0.043 | −0.037 | −0.009 |
When I’m at work, I always report all health and safety incidents | 0.726 | 0.052 | 0.098 | 0.031 |
My supervisor reminds me to follow health and safety work rules | 0.123 | 0.763 | 0.158 | 0.103 |
My supervisor closely monitors my health and safety work practices | 0.090 | 0.747 | 0.213 | 0.160 |
My supervisor takes action if I don’t follow health and safety work practices | 0.215 | 0.713 | 0.095 | 0.152 |
My supervisor clearly explains health and safety rules to me | 0.138 | 0.806 | 0.199 | 0.148 |
My supervisor regularly informs me of work hazards specific to my job | 0.080 | 0.803 | 0.213 | 0.122 |
My supervisor encourages communication about health and safety problems | 0.125 | 0.765 | 0.309 | 0.155 |
When it comes to the health and safety rules and procedures in place at this site, the same rules apply to all employees | 0.014 | 0.132 | 0.628 | 0.073 |
When it comes to the health and safety rules and procedures in place at this site, I can question the rules/procedures that influence my work | −0.042 | −0.106 | 0.809 | −0.009 |
When it comes to the health and safety rules and procedures in place at this site, my supervisor makes sure that our concerns are heard before making any new rules and procedures. | −0.005 | 0.252 | 0.671 | −0.037 |
When it comes to the health and safety rules and procedures in place at this site, I am involved in improving health and safety rules and procedures | 0.061 | 0.129 | 0.693 | 0.071 |
Everyone in my work crew has confidence in each other to work safely | 0.183 | 0.129 | 0.157 | 0.824 |
Everyone in my work crew helps each other with health and safety problems at work | 0.218 | 0.223 | 0.163 | 0.829 |
Everyone in my work crew informs each other about potential workplace health and safety hazards | 0.204 | 0.222 | 0.111 | 0.802 |
Note: Numbers in bold show the factor the item loads most strongly.