33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33) - Osaka and Kyoto, Japan - 2025

https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0125

Construction Workers’ Safety Perceptions and Job Satisfaction: a Comparative Analysis of Denmark and Peru

Edson Zanabria1, Danny Murguia2 & Cristina T. Pérez3

1Research Assistant, Construction Management & Technology Research Group (GETEC), Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Peru, [email protected], orcid.org/0009-0006-3223-2772
2Assistant Professor, Construction Management & Technology Research Group (GETEC), Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Peru, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0003-1009-4058
3Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering (CAE), Aarhus University, Denmark, [email protected], orcid.org/0000-0002-4182-1492

Abstract

This study compares safety perceptions and job satisfaction among construction workers in Denmark and Peru using a descriptive survey approach. A total of 2176 and 290 survey responses from Dane and Peruvian construction workers respectively were collected. The analysis was designed to reveal the influence of four demographic factors (age, experience, type of contract, and skill) on eight questions related to safety perception and job satisfaction. The results highlight important differences between the two countries. In Peru, safety perceptions are more positive, reflecting a strong regulatory framework, but job dissatisfaction is more pronounced, influenced by factors such as limited project portfolios and rising living costs. In contrast, Denmark shows more balanced levels of satisfaction, although gaps remain in the knowledge and application of safety measures. While demographic factors such as age, experience, and skills have some influence on the findings, they are not the main determinants. The study emphasizes the need for tailored strategies to enhance safety perceptions and improve job satisfaction in both contexts, fostering greater productivity and well-being within the construction industry.

Keywords

Job satisfaction, Survey, Respect of People, Health & Safety.

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Zanabria, E., Murguia, D. & Pérez, C. T.. (2025). Construction Workers’ Safety Perceptions and Job Satisfaction: a Comparative Analysis of Denmark and Peru. In Seppänen, O., Koskela, L., & Murata , K. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC 33) (pp. 1046–1057). https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0125

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Zanabria, E., Murguia, D. & Pérez, C. T.. (2025). Construction Workers’ Safety Perceptions and Job Satisfaction: a Comparative Analysis of Denmark and Peru. IGLC33. https://doi.org/10.24928/2025/0125

 

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