The Impact of Work Sequence-Based Safety Training on Workers’ Cognitive Effectiveness at Construction Sites
Daily pre-work safety training for workers is essential due to their exposure to various hazardous factors. However, existing training methods often fail to effectively deliver information in a way that supports workers’ learning and comprehension, resulting in poor job performance and a lack of adh...
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| description | Daily pre-work safety training for workers is essential due to their exposure to various hazardous factors. However, existing training methods often fail to effectively deliver information in a way that supports workers’ learning and comprehension, resulting in poor job performance and a lack of adherence to safety protocols. This study explores a novel approach to structuring safety training by examining the cognitive characteristics of workers in relation to the placement order and composition of training materials. An educational recall experiment involving 660 construction workers was conducted to evaluate the impact of training material design on content retention. The results showed that the average number of recalls was significantly higher when the training content was structured according to the actual work sequence, compared to content organized in a random order. Additionally, separating execution standards from safety standards led to better recall than when the two were integrated. These findings highlight the importance of aligning training materials with workers’ cognitive processing patterns. This study contributes to both theory and practice by providing evidence-based guidance for improving pre-work safety training. The proposed method offers a practical solution for small- and medium-sized construction companies that often lack the resources to develop effective training materials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-75fd58768fb64877a82540acb9112d4e2025-08-20T01:50:45ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-04-01159140910.3390/buildings15091409The Impact of Work Sequence-Based Safety Training on Workers’ Cognitive Effectiveness at Construction SitesGwi Yeoung Kim0Young Beom Kwon1Hoki Ban2Hyeong Keun Kim3Jong Yil Park4Department of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Kangwon National University, Samcheok 25913, Republic of KoreaSamsung C&T Corporation, Tower B, 26, Sangil-ro 6-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 05288, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaDaily pre-work safety training for workers is essential due to their exposure to various hazardous factors. However, existing training methods often fail to effectively deliver information in a way that supports workers’ learning and comprehension, resulting in poor job performance and a lack of adherence to safety protocols. This study explores a novel approach to structuring safety training by examining the cognitive characteristics of workers in relation to the placement order and composition of training materials. An educational recall experiment involving 660 construction workers was conducted to evaluate the impact of training material design on content retention. The results showed that the average number of recalls was significantly higher when the training content was structured according to the actual work sequence, compared to content organized in a random order. Additionally, separating execution standards from safety standards led to better recall than when the two were integrated. These findings highlight the importance of aligning training materials with workers’ cognitive processing patterns. This study contributes to both theory and practice by providing evidence-based guidance for improving pre-work safety training. The proposed method offers a practical solution for small- and medium-sized construction companies that often lack the resources to develop effective training materials.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/9/1409safety trainingtool box meetingsequence of constructioncognitivismcognitive load |
| spellingShingle | Gwi Yeoung Kim Young Beom Kwon Hoki Ban Hyeong Keun Kim Jong Yil Park The Impact of Work Sequence-Based Safety Training on Workers’ Cognitive Effectiveness at Construction Sites Buildings safety training tool box meeting sequence of construction cognitivism cognitive load |
| title | The Impact of Work Sequence-Based Safety Training on Workers’ Cognitive Effectiveness at Construction Sites |
| title_full | The Impact of Work Sequence-Based Safety Training on Workers’ Cognitive Effectiveness at Construction Sites |
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| title_short | The Impact of Work Sequence-Based Safety Training on Workers’ Cognitive Effectiveness at Construction Sites |
| title_sort | impact of work sequence based safety training on workers cognitive effectiveness at construction sites |
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