SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICE AMONG SCHOOL LABORATORY STAFF IN KELANTAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-121
Author(s):  
NURUL HUSNA CHE HASSAN ◽  
AHMAD RASDAN ISMAIL ◽  
NOR KAMILAH MAKHTAR ◽  
MUHAMMAD AZWADI SULAIMAN ◽  
NOOR SYUHADAH SUBKI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Laboratory Staff ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
School Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Survey

Keselamatan adalah isu yang paling penting dalam sektor perindustrian seperti pembinaan dan pembuatan. Baru-baru ini, peningkatan jumlah kes kemalangan yang dilaporkan melibatkan persekitaran sekolah menunjukkan kepentingan isu keselamatan dalam sektor pendidikan. Kesedaran keselamatan di kalangan kakitangan di sektor ini adalah penting untuk mengetahui kaedah untuk mencegah kemalangan yang berlaku pada masa akan datang. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk menganalisis pengetahuan kakitangan makmal dari segi amalan keselamatan dan kesihatan di makmal. Soal selidik tinjauan mengedarkan antara 255 makmal kakitangan dari sepuluh Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah di Kelantan. Analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahawa pemahaman tentang amalan keselamatan dan kesihatan adalah rendah semasa melakukan beberapa aktiviti pekerjaan di makmal. Selain itu, sesetengah kakitangan juga tidak melaksanakan amalan keselamatan yang boleh menyumbang kepada kejadian tidak dirancang yang berlaku di makmal. Oleh itu, cadangan kajian ini adalah kakitangan di makmal perlu menjalani latihan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan untuk mengekalkan dan mewujudkan persekitaran yang selamat di tempat kerja.   Safety is the most important issue in industrial sector such as construction and manufacturing. Recently, the increasing number of accident cases reported involving school environment shows the important of safety issues in education sector. Safety awareness among staff in this sector is crucial in order to find out the method to prevent the accident occurred in future. This study was conducted to analyze the knowledge of laboratory staff in term of safety and health practice in laboratory. Survey questionnaires were distributing among 255 of staff laboratory from ten District Education Offices in Kelantan. Descriptive analysis shows that the understanding of safety and health practice are low while doing some job activities in laboratory. Furthermore, some of the staff also did not implemented safety practice that may contribute to unplanned event occur in laboratory. Suggestion that the staff at laboratory need to undergo on Occupational Safety and Health training to maintain and create safe environment in workplaces.

Process Control: Safety Issues and Answers in Sweden and Norway

1987 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1243-1245
Author(s):  
Daryle Jean Gardner-Bonneau
Keyword(s):  
Process Control ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Technical Paper ◽  
Utilization Of Technology ◽  
Safety And Health

During the first eight months of 1987, the author had the opportunity to visit Sweden and Norway. Since Sweden is noted as a leader with respect to occupational safety and health practices, and is also well known for its innovations in the utilization of technology, the author decided to spend some time studying safety issues and answers with regard to process control. Though the work is ongoing at the time of this report, this article contains a summary of the material collected and the observations made, to date. It should not be considered as a technical paper, but as a report of the current activities in Sweden. Individuals interested in more information about the projects discussed should contact the author.

scholarly journals A descriptive analysis of 2020 California Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19-related complaints

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn D Thomas ◽  
Ellicott C Matthay ◽  
Kate A Duchowny ◽  
Alicia R Riley ◽  
Harmon Khela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
California Department ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Per Capita

COVID-19 mortality disproportionately affected specific occupations and industries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects the health and safety of workers by setting and enforcing standards for working conditions. Workers may file OSHA complaints about unsafe conditions. Complaints may indicate poor workplace safety during the pandemic. We evaluated COVID-19-related complaints filed with California (Cal)/OSHA between January 1, 2020 and December 14, 2020 across seven industries. To assess whether workers in occupations with high COVID-19-related mortality were also most likely to file Cal/OSHA complaints, we compared industry-specific per-capita COVID-19 confirmed deaths from the California Department of Public Health with COVID-19-related complaints. Although 7,820 COVID-19-related complaints were deemed valid by Cal/OSHA, only 627 onsite inspections occurred and 32 citations were issued. Agricultural workers had the highest per-capita COVID-19 death rates (402 per 100,000 workers) but were least represented among workplace complaints (44 per 100,000 workers). Health Care workers had the highest complaint rates (81 per 100,000 workers) but the second lowest COVID-19 death rate (81 per 100,000 workers). Industries with the highest inspection rates also had high COVID-19 mortality. Our findings suggest complaints are not proportional to COVID-19 risk. Instead, higher complaint rates may reflect worker groups with greater empowerment, resources, or capacity to advocate for better protections. This capacity to advocate for safe workplaces may account for relatively low mortality rates in potentially high-risk occupations. Future research should examine factors determining worker complaints and complaint systems to promote participation of those with the greatest need of protection.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Program Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Renita Hadiyanti ◽  
Maya Setiawardani
Keyword(s):  
Health Program ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Paper Mill ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Employee Productivity ◽  
Safety And Health

Human resources is a living asset owned by an organization that has an important role for the success of an organization. The success of human resource management as one of the benchmarks is in terms of employee productivity. The needs of employees in carrying out their work in order to achieve optimal work productivity need to be protected with a safe working environment, comfortable and serene, because it will cause the desire to work well. This research was conducted with the aim to know how the implementation of occupational safety and health program, how the productivity of employees work, and how much influence the implementation of occupational safety and health program on employees work productivity at PT Papyrus Sakti Paper Mill. The data collection tool in this research is by distributing questionnaires to 125 employees of production department. Analytical techniques used in the form of descriptive analysis techniques with quantitative approach. The result of descriptive statistical analysis for both variables shows the safety and health variables with employee productivity are in good category. Based on the results of testing on the implementation of occupational safety and health have a positive and significant effect on work productivity of employees. It can be proven from the calculation t count = 6.359> t table = 1.979 with the percentage of influence of 24.7%.

scholarly journals Ubiquitous learning in occupational health and safety for vocational education

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Ketut Ima Ismara ◽  
Amin Suharjono ◽  
Didi Supriadi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Analysis Design

<span>This research aimed to develop instructional media for occupational safety and health android-based for vocational schools. The second aim is to determine the feasibility of instructional media and student responses. The type of research is research and development (R&amp;D) with the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation (ADDIE) method, namely, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire with fourth scales. Data collection used an assessment questionnaire for two experts and 103 users. Research data analysis techniques used quantitative descriptive analysis. This study's results have produced products in the form of android-based instructional media for Occupational Safety and Health. In this study, we designed and developed an application called Zerosicks for mobile devices to help students learn occupational safety and health principles. The results of testing for all features and navigation work well and under their <span>functions. The assessment results by content experts, media experts, and students as users indicate that this media has a very decent level of eligibility. Suggestions for product development are to</span> add videos to the media, provide selected music, and add discussion forums for users.</span>

scholarly journals The Perception of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Regulation and Innovation Efficiency in the Construction Industry: Evidence from South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2334
Author(s):  
Jaeho Shin ◽  
Yeongjun Kim ◽  
Changhee Kim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Bootstrap Dea ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Interest In Research ◽  
The Relationship

Due to safety issues in the construction industry, interest in research on occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations remains high. Previous studies indicated that OSH regulations not only affect performance in and of themselves, but also indirectly by increasing awareness of such regulations. Studies also demonstrated that OSH regulation can affect innovation and corporate safety. However, the effect of OSH regulation on innovation remains unclear, as the relationship between the perception of OSH regulation and innovation is not fully understood. This study measures the innovation efficiency of companies in the Korean construction industry using data envelopment analysis (DEA), and investigates the relationship between innovation efficiency and companies’ perceptions of OSH regulations. Results indicate that companies that positively recognize OSH regulations tend to be more innovative than those that do not. This study also validates differences in innovation efficiency depending on the perception of OSH regulations by bootstrap DEA. The results of this study suggest appropriate strategies to promote innovation in the construction industry from the perspectives of both government and practitioners in firms.

scholarly journals THE EDUCATOR’S PERSPECTIVE: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AT SCHOOL AMONG PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 184-190
Author(s):  
Nursyuhada Binti Mohamad Yusoff ◽  
Vivien How ◽  
Ezza Sabrina Binti Azmi ◽  
Khairuddin Bin Othman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Introduction: School can be considered as a relatively moderate risk working environment due to the various hazards assembled in the school. Nevertheless, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training is yet to formally inclusive into teachers’ training module, and the current one-off or ad-hoc OSH training mainly targeted among school students. The different OSH awareness exists among teacher and student have hinder the provision of sustainable and effective safety and health training program at school levels. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among primary and secondary school teachers towards OSH at the school environment. Method: A cross-sectional survey carried out at three (3) primary schools and three (3) secondary schools after stratified random sampling. School teachers from these schools were randomly selected among those who had at least one year work experience as permanent teacher at the current school through the fishbowl technique. A structured questionnaire was used and total 136 teachers were assessed on their knowledge, attitude and practices on OSH at schools. Result: Study found that primary and secondary school teachers have different knowledge, attitude and practices of OSH at school levels. Overall, the knowledge level of secondary school teacher (62.1% of high to medium knowledge levels) are higher than the primary school teachers (41.1% of high to medium knowledge levels); at the same time, 93.1% of secondary school teachers show positive attitude while 88.5% of primary school teachers show positive attitude on safety and health atschools. In general, OSH practice level among the primary (88.5%) and secondary school teachers (86.2%) are atrelatively good levels. Besides, there is positive association with knowledge and attitude on OSH behavior among primary school teachers. Apart of this, there is positive but relatively weak association with knowledge and practices and knowledge and attitudes among primary and secondary school teachers. Conclusion: Considering the background differences between primary and secondary school teachers, a sustainable OSH learning mechanism should be planned and designed together with OSH practitioners and Ministry of Education to achieve a sustainable safety and healthy sound school environment for teacher to work and for students to learn. 

scholarly journals A Review of Safety Issues among Small Grade Contractors in Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 05008
Author(s):  
Noorhayatie Yusof ◽  
Mohd Saidin Misnan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
External Resources ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Safety Practice ◽  
Health Officer ◽  
External Resource ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Information Statistic

The construction industry is one of the largest industries in Malaysia. There were too many factors that contribute to construction project success. Construction industry comprises different participants including clients, consultants, and contractors (as construction business) that perform different roles from conception in order to complete the project. The contractors in Malaysia were categorized into seven Grades of contractors starting from contractor G1 to G7. These categories were graded based on a number of employees and the value of the project. In Malaysia, G1 to G4 contractors (small grade contractors) are the highest company were registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Unfortunately, small grade contractors are widely exposed to the highest rate of accidents or risky compared to medium and large grade contractors (G5-G7) in this industry. In order to adequately clarify the issues on this safety matter, this paper has discussed the problems faced by small grade contractors that influence the implementation of safety practice in a construction site. The objective of study is to identify the problems in small grade contractors in order to implement safety practice on site. This study was focused on small grade contractor in Malaysia. The data for this study were supported by previous studies are reported in the journal; statistic of accidents in the construction industry by Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH); contractor information; statistic of contractors are registered under CIDB; safety book; and internet sources. This study had found that the small grade contractors have some issues related to safety practice whereas they did not have proper standard of safety (general safety act and regulation); they cannot appoint Safety Health Officer (SHO) to handle the site safety; have limited external resource; and also small grade contractors have financial constraints. Based on this review, it can be concluded that small grade contractors have more lacking in safety management and consequently, the rate of accidents still higher in the construction industry. However, safety management in small grade contractors can be improved with support by external resources such as researcher, large grade contractor, government, and pressure from authorities.

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