Climate and behavioral constructs

Statements evaluated/questions used to create climate and behavioral constructs

Safety climate (Neal and Griffin, [26] )

・ Management places a strong emphasis on workplace safety and health.

・ Safety is given a high priority by management.

・ Sometimes, in order to get work done, one must ignore safe work procedures.

・ It does not matter how work is done as long as there are no accidents.

Procedural justice climate (adapted from Colquitt [31] )

・ I am able to express my views and feelings during the development of the organization’s safety program.

・ I have influence over the development of my organization’s safety program.

・ Decisions which impact my organization’s safety program are made free of bias.

・ I have been able to question or appear decisions which influence the organization’s safety program.

Interactional justice climate (adapted from Colquitt [31] )

・ When safety practices are developed, implemented and administered, those in charge treat me in a polite manner.

・ When safety practices are developed, implemented and administered, those with authority treat me with respect.

・ When safety practices are developed, implemented and administered, those in charge treat me with dignity.

Informational justice climate (adapted from Colquitt [31] )

・ Management is candid in communications with me about safety practice decisions.

・ Management explains the rationale for safety practices thoroughly.

・ Management communicates details about decisions and safety issues in a timely manner.

Task safety proficiency (adapted from Griffin, Neal, and Parker [23] )

・ I carry out the core safety aspects of my job well.

・ I always adhere to the core safety responsibilities of my job.

・ I ensure that my tasks are completed safely.

Team safety proficiency (adapted from Griffin, Neal, and Parker [23] )

・ I coordinate my work with coworkers to ensure that it is being done in the safest way possible for the benefit of everyone in my work group.

・ I communicate effectively with my coworkers about the safety aspects of our work.

・ I help coworkers when asked or needed for the benefit of everyone’s safety.