Construction safety remains a significant concern due to the hazardous nature of construction work and the complex interaction of workers and organizational factors that influence safety outcomes. This study examined worker-related and organizational factors associated with safety outcomes in construction projects in Iba, Zambales and served as the basis for a proposed Construction Safety Enhancement Plan (CSEP). A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was employed involving 140 construction personnel from selected construction projects in Iba, Zambales. Data were gathered using a validated structured questionnaire with an overall pilot-test reliability coefficient of α = .89. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple regression, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed generally favorable worker behaviors (M = 3.42), attitudes (M = 3.71), and perceptions (M = 3.68), as well as positive assessments of workplace influence (M = 3.63), safety policy effectiveness (M = 3.52), resource availability (M = 3.61), communication and management support (M = 3.58), and safety training effectiveness (M = 3.84). Safety outcomes in terms of policy quality (M = 3.45), compliance (M = 3.63), incident rate (M = 3.48), and policy and training refinement (M = 3.66) were likewise rated favorably. However, SEM results revealed weak and statistically nonsignificant relationships among worker-related factors, organizational factors, and safety outcomes, indicating limited explanatory power of the proposed model. Based on the findings, a six-component Construction Safety Enhancement Plan was developed focusing on safety leadership, hazard management, competency development, communication and participation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. Construction safety is influenced by multiple interacting factors that extend beyond the variables examined in the study. The proposed CSEP offers a practical framework for strengthening safety culture and supporting continuous safety improvement in construction projects.

Keywords: construction safety; safety culture; worker behavior; organizational support; structural equation modeling (SEM); safety management