A Study of the Foremen’s Influence on the Safety Behavior of Construction Workers Based on Cognitive Theory

In this study, a behavioral influence model based on cognitive theory was developed to investigate foremen’s influences construction workers’ safety behavior. the model, three foreman behaviors were considered, such as leading by example (LE), teaching (ST), and monitoring (SM). Five stages of worker are also considered in situation awareness, knowledge, subjective norm, attitude, taking action. To obtain empirical data for parameters, survey conducted site Seoul, South Korea, where foreman–worker interactions unsafe behavior shortcuts observed. The established Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) using AnyLogic software. Four scenarios simulated model. result shows that LE has positive, but weak significant ST found have positive most Moreover, it should be provided with appropriate maximize its effectiveness. research findings promote stakeholders’ understanding foremen lead formation informed policies future directions study field.