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Small Business Employees Perceptions of Leadership are Associated with Safety and Health Climates and Their Own Behaviors.
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2 2020
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 62(2):156-162
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objective:
Leadership is an important factor in creating a safe and healthy work environment. Little is known about its influence in small organizations. This study assessed the relationship between leadership, climate, and employee behavior in organizations with <500 employees.
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We examined organizational factors and worker perceptions of leadership and safety/health behaviors in an analysis of 1,271 employees in 53 Colorado small organizations. Cross-sectional relationships were assessed using multivariable linear regression models.
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Perceived leadership commitment to safety was associated with safety climate (β = 0.67) and safety behaviors among employees (β = 0.45). Perceived leadership commitment to worksite wellness was associated with health climate (β = 0.66) and health behaviors (β = 0.42).
Conclusions:
Leadership plays an important role in creating a positive work environment around safety and health.
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Pubmed ID:31834140
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC7363040
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Volume:62
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Issue:2
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