Analysis of the Role of Safety Leadership and the Establishment of a Safety Climate Affecting Safety Performance in the Agribusiness Industry PT. XXX in 2024

Abstract

The agricultural and plantation industry (agribusiness) is a critical component of the global food supply chain, yet it is associated with a high incidence of workplace accidents. In Indonesia, this sector accounted for 17.4% of all workplace accidents from 2019 to 2021. This study aims to analyze the impact of safety leadership and the establishment of a safety climate on safety performance in the agribusiness industry, specifically within PT. XXX's oil palm plantation operations. Utilizing a cross-sectional study design and a semi-quantitative approach, the research involves 1,332 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. The findings indicate that while the majority of workers rate leadership and the safety climate as very good, there are areas needing improvement. Bivariate analysis reveals significant relationships between Safety Coaching, Safety Caring, Safety Controlling, Commitment to Safety, and Perceived Risk with Safety Performance, with p-values of 0.03, 0.042, 0.047, 0.04, and 0.01, respectively. However, Emergency Response did not show a significant relationship (P = 0.478). Multivariate analysis further identifies Safety Coaching and Perceived Risk as the most influential variables affecting safety performance. These results highlight the necessity of enhancing safety coaching programs and managing risk perception to improve workplace safety. The study underscores the importance of coaching activities to boost competence and foster a deeper understanding and awareness of effective risk management, ultimately leading to safer work processes and environments.