An Analysis of Highway Electrical Workers' Attitudes Towards the Risk of Underground Utility Strikes

Hobbs, Simon

Abstract

Despite improvements in the UK construction industry's safety record, workplace fatalities remain widespread. Highway electrical workers are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of underground utility strikes.
This mixed-methods study investigates these workers' perceptions of risk, exploring how factors like regulatory understanding, training, organizational culture, and personal experiences shape their attitudes towards safety. Quantitative survey data will assess the prevalence of attitudes and safety practices, while in-depth interviews will explore the underlying reasons and motivations.
The research will examine the relationship between worker attitudes and their compliance with safety procedures, considering the potential influence of leadership, incentives, training and worker’s age. The goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing safety measures and reducing underground utility strike incidents within the highway electrical sector.

Citation

Hobbs, S. (2024). An Analysis of Highway Electrical Workers' Attitudes Towards the Risk of Underground Utility Strikes. (Thesis). university of hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5085989

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Mar 20, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 8, 2025
• Keywords: Chemistry
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5085989
• Additional Information: Chemistry; Faculty of Science and Engineering; University of Hull
• Award Date: Nov 13, 2024