Table 3.
Median values per question
| Question code | Question | Median∗ |
|---|---|---|
| RQ1: To what extent do employees favor safety over productivity? | ||
| SP1 | Occasional breach of workplace safety rules is needed to meet work demand | 2 |
| SP2 | Lack of appropriate work tools will lead to task stoppage and inquiring for proper tools at the expense of task duration | 4 |
| SP3 | Lack of complete knowledge in using a particular machine/tool will slow down working pace | 3 |
| SP4 | Asking colleagues for help is required when skills to operate a machine or tool are missing, although this will prolong accomplishment of tasks | 3 |
| SP5 | Demands for faster delivery of aircraft parts will decrease focus on the process | 3 |
| SP6 | Observation of all safety rules will cause late delivery of tasks | 2 |
| SP7 | Spending more time on a single task due to safety concerns is negative, because it will prevent completion of the work package in time | 2 |
| SP8 | Use of appropriate safety clothes/gear might slow down working pace | 2 |
| RQ2: To what extent are employees aware of the effects of safety rules and human factors on their tasks? | ||
| HF1 | Performance of work tasks in the presence of distractions will lead to errors | 3 |
| HF2 | Learning from mistakes that lead to poor quality of work is part of performance improvement | 3 |
| HF3 | It is better to pay more attention to work than surroundings inside the workshop (equipment, tools, other people, etc.) | 3 |
| HF4 | Commission of workplace rule infraction is usually conscious | 3 |
| HF5 | Repetitive tasks cause less focus on the process | 2 |
| HF6 | Work errors are caused only when people interact with other parts of their working environment | 3 |
| HF7 | Wrong positioning of hands, arms, or body during a job prevents it from being done properly | 3 |
| HF8 | Ability to spot when others infringe safety rules is important | 3 |
| HF9 | Work pressure leads to unpredictable errors | 3 |
| HF10 | Understanding why rules must be followed when performing tasks is important | 3 |
| HF16 | Working at a convenient pace prevents injuries caused by equipment and machinery | 3 |
| HF17 | Numerous steps for completing a task will inevitably jeopardize exercise of safety rules | 2 |
| HF18 | Few doubts about how to use a machine must not lead to stoppage of task performance | 2 |
| RQ3: How sufficiently do managers and supervisors communicate with employees regarding human factors and safety? | ||
| HF11 | Management of my company provides workers with enough information to make us aware of human error problems at the workplace | 2 |
| HF12 | The supervisors of my company regularly talk to workers about work safety practices and rules | 2 |
| HF13 | The supervisors of my company talk to workers about safety aspects of newly introduced tasks | 2 |
| HF14 | Supervisors of my company pass safety concerns of employees to management | 3 |
| HF15 | Management of my company sometimes does not make practical rules about safety, because managers have a limited understanding of the processes that staff use to perform tasks | 3 |
| SP9 | At my company, workers communicate their difficulties in meeting production deadlines to supervisors | 3 |
| SP10 | At my company, workers communicate the cases of errors that require repetition of tasks from the beginning to supervisors | 3 |
| SP11 | Discussion with supervisors about work related issues is sometimes avoided, because it will lead to late accomplishment of tasks | 2 |
| SP12 | The safety rules of my company are adequately discussed with all workers before the start of tasks, so time is not spent on access to such information at the expense of timely completion of tasks | 2 |
∗
After mirroring responses to negatively formulated questions.