A Comprehensive Review of Research on Unsafe Behaviors at Port Construction Sites

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10.2991/978-94-6239-600-5_15How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Port Safety; Construction Site Safety; Evolution of Safety Behaviors; Safety Regulatory Strategies

Abstract

Port construction sites face persistent safety challenges due to complex environments, frequent cross-operations, and high labor mobility. Unsafe worker behaviors are a major cause of accidents. This paper provides a systematic review of research progress in this domain. Methods for behavior identification have evolved from traditional questionnaires and on-site observations to intelligent detection and real-time early warning systems based on artificial intelligence, computer vision, and the Internet of Things. Mechanism-oriented studies, drawing on evolutionary game theory and system dynamics, have elucidated how risk perception, mental accounting, and group effects drive behavioral evolution. Meanwhile, supervision strategies, supported by digital twin technologies, BIM/GIS integration, and VR/AR applications, are advancing toward more proactive and precise management. The core finding of this review lies in highlighting the pivotal role of psychological and group-interaction factors in behavioral evolution, as well as the potential of multi-technology integration to enhance regulatory effectiveness. Future research should focus on the development of multimodal intelligent systems, deeper exploration of behavioral mechanisms, and the cultivation of human-machine collaborative safety culture to build a more resilient safety management framework for port construction.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xiao He
AU  - Kai Chen
AU  - Chunhui Yang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/02/26
TI  - A Comprehensive Review of Research on Unsafe Behaviors at Port Construction Sites
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 8th International Conference on Civil Architecture, Hydropower and Engineering Management (CAHEM 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 144
EP  - 157
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-600-5_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-600-5_15
ID  - He2026
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