International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE
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Int J Occup Saf Ergon · Jan 2013
Construction workers' reasons for not reporting work-related injuries: an exploratory study.
Although under-reporting of work-related injuries by workers is recognized as a significant problem in construction and other industries, little is known about the specific reasons for such occurrences. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this study to (a) identify reasons why construction workers may choose not to report work-related injuries, and (b) to investigate the frequency of the identified reasons. ⋯ These findings are discussed in terms of practical implications. Strategies to overcome these reasons are suggested to decrease the under-reporting of injuries in the construction industry.