Emotional and Cognitive Landscape of Perceived Risk: Anxiety, Caution, and Financial Loss in Shaping Safety Decisions Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling

Abstract

AbstractSlip, trip, and fall (STF) is the most prominent and longstanding form of accidents and incidents in the UK’s construction industry. Risks directly influence workers’ safety behaviors and decision making. Therefore, by integrating psychological (...Practical ApplicationsThe study emphasizes the need for targeted safety interventions that address cognitive and emotional influences, such as anxiety and fear, to improve hazard awareness and risk assessment accuracy. The study also highlights the ...