A Survey of Awareness and Compliance With Occupational Safety and Health Programs Among Contractors and Field Workers in Negros Oriental

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the contractors’ and field workers’ awareness of and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Programs (OSH) in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This study employed a descriptive-correlational design. The respondents were eight (8) contractors and fifty-six (56) field workers from randomly selected contractors. The study is descriptive as it aimed to illustrate the level of the respondents’ awareness of and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Programs. It is also correlational as it investigated the relationship between two variables: (a) the extent of the field workers’ awareness of and compliance with OSH Programs and (b) OSH compliance and accident rates in the construction site. The researcher used a validated questionnaire and applied statistical tools such as weighted mean, percentage, and Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation to treat the data. The findings underscore commendable levels of awareness among the personnel, although challenges leading to noncompliance are identified. Notably, many field workers attribute non-compliance to discomfort with wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Considering these insights, the study offers recommendations aimed at enhancing safety practices for both the implementing office (DPWH) and contractors.