RT Journal Article
T1 Analysis of the main components precursors of occupational accidents in the construction industry in Spain (2003–2022)
A1 De-las-Heras-Rosas, Carlos Javier
A1 Suárez-Cebador, Manuel
A1 Salguero-Caparrós, Francisco Miguel
A1 Rubio-Romero, Juan Carlos
K1 Higiene y seguridad laboral
K1 Industria de la construcción
AB The construction industry is one of the most influential sectors in the economy of many societies; in the European Union, it contributes 5.5 % of GDP. However, it is also one of the most dangerous sectors worldwide due to its high occupational accident rate. The aim of this research is to identify the elements that are considered precursors of occupational accidents in the construction sector. To this end, 40,582 cases of serious and fatal accidents that occurred in Spain between 2003 and 2022 were examined. Although the contributing factors and accident typologies in the construction industry exhibit considerable variability, the Principal Component Analysis conducted allowed for the identification of five groups of variables that capture the key characteristics of occupational accidents, accounting for 64.2 % of the total variance. Among the most significant findings are the worker’s experience, the presence of moving objects, electrical risks, falls from different heights, the execution of activities far from the usual place of work, and the size of the company. The results of this research will enable a more focused effort in developing effective strategies to reduce occupational accidents in this sector. The identification of precursor agents of occupational accidents in construction, based on the variables examined, will help determine which specific areas require priority attention.
PB Elsevier
YR 2025
FD 2025-05-20
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38759
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38759
LA eng
NO C. de las Heras-Rosas, M. Suárez-Cebador, F. Salguero-Caparrós, J.C. Rubio-Romero, Analysis of the main components precursors of occupational accidents in the construction industry in Spain (2003–2022), Safety Science, Volume 190, 2025, 106902, ISSN 0925-7535, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106902.
NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 19 ene 2026