The Influence of Supervisory Support on Workers’ Health and Safety Performance

Abstract

This study investigates how supervisory support—emotional, informational, and instrumental—moderates workers’ health and safety performance across industries. Drawing on survey data from 113 employees in manufacturing, healthcare, and construction, it reveals that emotional support strongly boosts safety compliance, while tangible support’s impact varies by context, sometimes fostering complacency. Effective supervisory communication emerges as a linchpin for a robust safety culture. These findings highlight the need for tailored supervisory strategies to enhance worker well-being and regulatory adherence, offering actionable insights for organizations aiming to strengthen workplace safety.