Details of independent latent variables and associated questionnaire items
| Independent latent variables | Item code | Questions | Path coefficients (β) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety policy | A2 | I think the health and safety policy is not effectively followed in my company | 0.285 |
| A3 | I cannot find the safety policy from the government website | ||
| Safety training | B2 | I can apply the knowledge of safety training to practical work | 0.156 |
| B3 | Safety training is helpful to my work in improving health and safety awareness and work skills | ||
| Communication barriers | C2 | I could not communicate personal or work-related issues with my co-workers or supervisors effectively and frequently | −0.025 |
| C3 | I have difficulty communicating with others at the workplace and cannot effectively understand others' requirements | ||
| Cultural differences | D1 | I cannot integrate well with other workers because of cultural differences | −0.116 |
| D2 | Some common behaviours in my hometown are regarded as unsafe behaviours in host country | ||
| Personal variables | E2 | Sometimes I must take risks to finish the job | 0.212 |
| E3 | I am easier to expose to near-miss incidents due to lacking safety awareness |
| Independent latent variables | Item code | Questions | Path coefficients (β) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety policy | A2 | I think the health and safety policy is not effectively followed in my company | 0.285 |
| A3 | I cannot find the safety policy from the government website | ||
| Safety training | B2 | I can apply the knowledge of safety training to practical work | 0.156 |
| B3 | Safety training is helpful to my work in improving health and safety awareness and work skills | ||
| Communication barriers | C2 | I could not communicate personal or work-related issues with my co-workers or supervisors effectively and frequently | −0.025 |
| C3 | I have difficulty communicating with others at the workplace and cannot effectively understand others' requirements | ||
| Cultural differences | D1 | I cannot integrate well with other workers because of cultural differences | −0.116 |
| D2 | Some common behaviours in my hometown are regarded as unsafe behaviours in host country | ||
| Personal variables | E2 | Sometimes I must take risks to finish the job | 0.212 |
| E3 | I am easier to expose to near-miss incidents due to lacking safety awareness |