The primary objective of Wellbe4OSH is to deepen knowledge regarding the relationship between management practices, well-being, occupational safety and health, and organizational performance in the construction sector, by developing an evidence-based, prevention-oriented intervention model.
The project also aims to support companies in the early identification of psychosocial risk factors and in the implementation of innovative solutions with measurable impact on workers’ health, the reduction of occupational accidents, increased productivity, and the strengthening of corporate social responsibility.
Wellbe4OSH further adopts a perspective of the organization as a living system, grounded in fundamental structural principles, namely belonging, hierarchy, and balance. It recognizes that clarity of roles, responsibilities, and hierarchical relationships, combined with a sense of belonging and balanced organizational dynamics, constitutes a critical factor for psychological well-being, occupational safety, and health. This systemic approach enables an integrated understanding of the human, organizational, and relational factors that influence the functioning of organizations in the construction sector.
In an initial phase, an in-depth diagnosis of the sector will be conducted using structured research methodologies and digital tools. The central instrument will be based on the Healthy Workplaces model developed by the World Health Organization, with appropriate adaptations. This instrument was previously validated within the scope of LABPATS, demonstrating psychometric robustness and theoretical relevance, thereby enabling a systematic assessment of healthy work environments and the monitoring of organizational policies.
In a second phase, preventive and intervention measures will be designed, implemented, and monitored, targeting the identified risk factors. These measures will include awareness-raising and training initiatives, the development of competencies to promote well-being, the organization of scientific and professional events (such as workshops, meetings, and conferences), and the creation of both in-person and digital spaces for dialogue.
The project will initially be tested through a pilot study in a large-scale development, ensuring the validation of methodologies and the transferability of results to other companies and sectors of activity. The pilot study will actively engage leadership at different hierarchical levels within the organization, recognizing their direct impact on team well-being, safety culture, and organizational performance.
Wellbe4OSH is grounded in the principles of equity and inclusion, social innovation, and social and emotional sustainability, and is developed by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in Civil Engineering, Organizational Management, and Psychology.
The expected outcomes include the production of relevant scientific evidence; improvements in working conditions and in occupational safety and health; a reduction in psychosocial risks and workplace accidents; increased satisfaction and sense of belonging; enhanced capacity to retain and attract human resources, with a corresponding increase in performance and productivity; greater worker motivation and productivity; and the strengthening of social responsibility, competitiveness, and sustainability within organizations in the construction sector.