Occupational Safety And Health Training Research Articles

Development and psychometric evaluation of a Total Worker Health® practice scale.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals increasingly need to assess and mitigate a broad scope of worker safety, health, and well-being concerns that extend beyond traditional OSH training curricula. Work-related and non-work-related psychosocial hazards, chronic physical and mental health conditions, and changing work arrangements call for an integrative, public health approach to occupational risk management; this approach has been called, "Total Worker Health®" by United States public health authorities (Schulte et al. 2019). OSH professionals need education to ensure that Total Worker Health (TWH) practice approaches are consistently and effectively applied. This study sought to develop a valid, reliable scale that could be used to assess TWH skills gaps that can be addressed with tailored, competency-based curricula. We developed a survey scale to assess professional competency for specific TWH practice approaches described in prior literature (Lee et al. 2016; Punnett et al. 2020). The scale contained 11 statements and used a 5-point scale (not skilled to highly skilled) to rate the level of competency. We pre-tested and refined the statements for face validity then administered the scale with a convenience sample of 258 professionals from mixed OSH disciplines. A total of 210 OSH professionals (31% safety, 17% industrial hygiene, 12% occupational nurses, 11% occupational physicians, 29% other) who completed 50% or more of the questions were included in the analysis. Scale reliability was assessed with a Cronbach's alpha test. Scale validity and structure were assessed with exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The 11-item scale had high internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.92). The initial EFA solution suggested 2 factors that explained 65.3% of variance, with one cross-loaded question. A final 10-item, 2-factor scale was developed that accounted for 66.0% of variance with no cross-loaded items (Cronbach's alpha α = 0.91). Factor 1 (6 items) contributed to 55.5% of the variance and captured skills related to TWH program leadership (e.g. leader commitment, integrating program systems, engaging with other program leaders and workers). Factor 2 (4 items) contributed to 10.5% of the variance and captured technical skills related to hazard identification and control (e.g. identifying hazards, designing work to reduce hazards). Internal consistency was very good for both TWH program leadership (Cronbach α = 0.89) and TWH risk assessment and control (Cronbach α = 0.80) subscales. A novel 10-item TWH skill scale to assess specific TWH practice approaches was developed with very good reliability. Factor analysis revealed 2 latent constructs: TWH leadership skills and TWH risk assessment and control skills. This study offers an evidence-based tool to assess competency for specific TWH practices among OSH professionals. The results of this study contribute to the broader research base needed to formalize a TWH competency framework, as advocated by other scholars interested in TWH workforce education (Newman et al. 2020).

Let's Learn Together! A Mixed-Methods Study to Assess Readiness for Interprofessional Education on Total Worker Health® Practice.

Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals increasingly need interdisciplinary collaborative practice competencies to respond to complex worker safety, health, and well-being risks. Effective collaboration with non-OSH-trained professionals (e.g., health promotion, human resources) is critical for planning integrated interventions that address work and non-work risks, consistent with a "Total Worker Health" (TWH) approach. Interprofessional education (IPE) pedagogy offers skill-building for interdisciplinary collaboration, but little attention has been given to IPE in OSH education and training literature. The goal of this study was to assess OSH professionals' perceptions about IPE to guide application in postgraduate TWH education. The mixed-methods study involved 210 U.S. professionals in safety (31%), industrial hygiene (16%), occupational nursing (12%) and medicine (11%), and related disciplines (30%). Participants completed a 12-item Readiness for Interprofessional Education Scale (RIPLS) adapted for TWH. Nineteen survey-takers also participated in virtual focus groups to share opinions about IPE benefits, barriers, and desirable course features. Occupational safety and health professionals reported high overall readiness for IPE (RIPLS, 4.45 ± 0.47), endorsing IPE for interdisciplinary skill-building. Salient IPE motivators were learning new perspectives from diverse disciplines and industries; gaining new subject expertise; developing common ground across disciplines; and learning TWH best practices. Participants recommended case studies to practice interdisciplinary problem-solving through group work. Interprofessional education is a promising pedagogy for OSH continuing education to promote interdisciplinary collaboration skills needed for TWH practice in the workplace. Occupational safety and health educators need to build competency in IPE pedagogical theory and practice to ensure effective training design and evaluation.

Advantages and disadvantages of the online training system in the field of occupational safety and health

In today's context, training in the field of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) has become essential due to the increase in the number of employees and the diversification of industries. Globalization and the accelerated technologization of jobs have imposed the need to adapt and continuously update knowledge in this field. At the same time, the covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in interest in online training, making access to quality information and training easier for more people, regardless of location. Thus, occupational health and safety training faces new challenges and opportunities in terms of course delivery and accessibility. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of the online training system in the field of OSH are presented, as they emerge both from the specialized literature and from the authors' own experience. This paper also provides a number of recommendations for improving the online OSH training system at the national level.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Awareness at the Higher Institution: Does it Matter to the Staff?

Maintaining awareness of occupational safety and health (OSH) is crucial in reducing occupational risks. This study aimed to assess the level of OSH awareness among staff at UiTM Cawangan Terengganu Kampus Bukit Besi (UiTMCTKBB), particularly those directly involved with high-risk equipment, machines, and substances in the School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, and Faculty of Applied Sciences. The findings indicate that UiTMCTKBB staff showed a high level of OSH awareness, with an overall mean score of 4.67 out of 5. Among the six factors used to evaluate the level of OSH awareness among respondents, standard operating procedures achieved the highest mean score (4.83), while the lowest mean score was for the safety and health committee (4.31). Although an independent sample t-test found no significant difference in OSH awareness based on job classification, the study's findings showed that non-academic staff members possess a higher level of OSH awareness in comparison to academic staff. The university management needs to proactively highlight the significance of the safety and health committee's function, as it plays a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of workplace safety. Consistent implementation of OSH initiatives, campaigns, training sessions, informative materials, safety discussions, and ongoing activities is essential to nurturing a secure and protected working atmosphere.

Qualitative Study of the Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Culture on Employee Performance PT Bahana Prima Nusantara

Introduction: This study aims to examine the impact of implementing the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) culture on employee performance, focusing on knowledge, workload, and work environment aspects at PT Bahana Prima Nusantara. Method: This study uses a qualitative method that seeks to examine the implementation of OSH culture to employee performance. This research was conducted in natural situations so that there were no limitations in understanding the research being studied. The number of informants is 5 people. Data collection is done through interviews, observation, and documentation. Result: Workers know about all the risks that may occur, but in the absence of sanctions from the company, workers do not adhere to the OSH culture. The workload in this company greatly affects the performance of its employees because they feel uncomfortable if they have to apply the OSH culture. Several workers are placed not according to their abilities. Meanwhile, the work environment at this location also greatly influences the performance of employees, because most of the workers are natives, so supervisors feel reluctant to reprimand workers if they do not apply the OSH culture. Conclusion: Based on the findings, workers are aware of the risks but feel uncomfortable applying the OSH culture. Therefore, it is recommended that the company implement stricter rules and issue warnings or sanctions for non-compliance. Additionally, conducting regular OSH training and safety talks can enhance employee adherence to the OSH culture.

The Influences of Occupational Safety and Health Awareness Factors Among Workers: A Case Study in A Company in North Malaysia

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is an essential area that concerns the protection, health, and safety, including the welfare of people or workers in any type of employment. This study was conducted to identify the factors influencing the workers' awareness of OSH and the level of OSH awareness among the workers in a manufacturing company in northern Malaysia. The questionnaire was distributed to 60 employees manually and collected within one week. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 was used to analyse the data and present it in descriptive statistics, which are in percentage, frequency, and mean. The results of this study found that the OSH awareness level is high with an average mean score of 4.23 and indicated that OSH policy is the highest influence factor with a mean score of 4.47, while the lowest is Safety and Health Committee (SHC) with a mean score of 3.87. The activities such as safety week, OSH awareness campaigns, accident prevention training, posters, and safety talks can raise awareness in the workplace and help workers achieve a higher level of OSH awareness. The purpose of the OSH activities is to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses and foster the development of a safe culture in the workplace. Hence, OSH training and practises are very important and the best way to educate and raise the OSH awareness of employers and employees.

Effect of Occupational Safety and Health Training on Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

Purpose: This study sought to establish the effect of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training on occupational accidents on performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study further sought to examine the moderating effect of management support on the relationship between employee training on occupational accidents and performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya.
 Methodology: The study was informed by entropy model and human factor theory. The study adopted the descriptive research design which used both quantitative and qualitative approach to determine the relationship between employee training and performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The unit of analysis was the six cement manufacturing firms in Kenya while the unit of observation was five cement manufacturing firms. Stratified random sampling was used to obtain the sample size of 344 respondents drawn from human resource management, production department and marketing department.
 Findings: The study established that occupational safety and health training had a significant and positive effect on performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study also established that management support had significant moderating effect on the relationship between occupational accidents and performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya.
 Conclusion: OSH training on occupational accidents had a positive and significant effect on the performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. Through continued OSH training there was drastic decline in the number of accidents at the work place which was associated with straining of resources and low productivity.
 Recommendation: The study recommend that manufacturing firms should implement control measures which include safety videos, audios, regular OSH training and pamphlets on safety among others. The stakeholders should ensure regular inspection of safety control measures. The government should ensure timely review of safety policies by organizations and compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act (2007) Laws of Kenya.

Exploring Mentorship in Union and Non-Union Occupational Safety and Health Training Programs

Few studies have explored mentorship's value in occupational safety and health (OSH) training that focuses on worker empowerment in blue-collar occupations. Through a university and union collaboration, we examined mentorship programs as a promising enhancement to ongoing OSH training to foster worker leadership development in organizations focused on worker empowerment. Union-based worker-trainers from 11 large manufacturing facilities across the United States and worker-trainers affiliated with 11 Latinx Worker Centers in the New York City area were interviewed. Rapid Evaluation and Assessment Methods informed study design. The themes that emerged, reflecting the value of mentorship in OSH training, were: characterizing the elements of mentoring, how mentorship can improve OSH training, and recommended practices for designing a program across two different work settings. We conceptualize the goals of mentorship within a broader social ecological framework, that is, to support OSH learning so workers will advocate for broader safety and health changes with credibility and a feeling of empowerment.

Correlation between the factors of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and the occurrence of work accidents among construction workers (a case study of PT X at Hospital Y project)

Backgrounds: Generally speaking, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are the causes of work accidents. Based on the HSE reports, the cases of occupational accidents in the Hospital Y project in the last 7 months until October 2021 had amounted to 20. The correlation between the unsafe acts as well as unsafe conditions and the occurrence of work accidents constitutes the basis and objectives of this study. Methods: This study is quantitative in nature, with analytical observation implementing cross sectional approach. It involved 63 out of 130 workers (consisting of staff, supervisors, and subcontractor workers) who were selected using purposive sampling technique. Instruments in the forms of questionnaires, observations, and documentary studies were implemented. The data were further analyzed using chi-square test, fisher test, and cell pooling. Results: It was shown from the statistics that the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Knowledge gained the score of (p=0,066; PR=1,368; 95%CI=0,995-1,879), Load of Work (p=0,010; PR=0,647; 95%CI=0,457-0,916), OSH Training (p=0,029; PR=1,833; 95%CI=0,873-3,848), Equipment Safety Gear (p=0,005; PR=1,682; 95%CI=1,102-2,567), and Operational Procedures (p=<0,0001; PR=1,934; 95% CI=1,251-2,991). Conclusions: It is found that no correlation was existent between OHS Knowledge occurrence of work accidents. However, there was a correlation between work load, OSH training, and equipment safety gear and the occurrence of work accidents.

PERILAKU KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA MAHASISWA VOKASI KEPERAWATAN DI KOTA PALEMBANG

Students are the prospective nurses who participate in providing services in health services, so that in addition they must provide Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) capabilities because of the high probability and health risks in health services, especially hospitals. This study aims to determine of the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and a characteristics with the OSH behavior of Vocational Nursing students in the Palembang City. The research design is an Analytical Survey with Cross Sectional approach. The sample amounted to 175 students from Nursing Study Program at Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Palembang, STIKES Muhammadiyah Palembang, and STIKES Aisiyah Palembang. Research variables consist of age, gender, OSH courses that have been obtained, knowledge, attitudes and OSH behavior. This study found that the variable that determines student OSH behavior is gender (Exp B = 9.131). These results are male students have a risk of 9.131 times compared to women for poor OSH behavior controlled by the variables of age, knowledge and attitude. Overall, the variables that determine student OSH behavior are gender, age, knowledge and attitude. Suggestions in this research is the need to apply OSH program in vocational DIII Nursing. It is necessary to increase students' knowledge and attitudes through OSH training and seminars. For educators, they can further improve as a role model for the implementation of OSH. Based on this research, further research can be carried out by developing research methods, larger samples and implementing OSH in other parts of the campus environment.

A Mixed Reality-Based Platform towards Human-Cyber-Physical Systems with IoT Wearable Device for Occupational Safety and Health Training

Occupational safety and health (OSH) should be regarded as a crucial challenge that affects the public world widely. Work-related accidents and occupational illness contribute to considerable mortality and morbidity. As technology advances, mixed reality (MR) has gained popularity. To minimize occupational accidents occurring in the workplace and reduce human training time, an MR-based platform for OSH training combined with CPS and IoT technology is proposed in this paper. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) and fuzzy-analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) were applied to evaluate and select suitable gloves. Only when the MR wearable devices are improved can a more powerful MR-based OSH training program be established. A higher immersive level of OSH training offers people a more realistic experience. They will better understand possible risks in workers’ future work, resulting in a lower occupational accident rate in the workplace.

A heuristic outlook on the occupational accidents of food & beverage staff in hotels

The labor-intensive structure, 24/7 service availability, diversity of departments including kitchens, housekeeping, and technical services, the high labor turnover ratios, along with the long working hours and shift systems inherent in accommodation establishments all play a role in the occurrence of occupational accidents (OA). Fundamental reasons underlying OA are unsafe behavior and unsafe working conditions. This study analyzes with a qualitative method the OA that occur in the food & beverage (F&B) service department of accommodation establishments from the viewpoint of employees. The study concludes that the majority of these accidents are not high risk, and generally result from unsafe conditions. Occupational safety and health (OSH) training is one of the most effective methods of preventing OA. Data collected from interviews revealed that OSH training of employees provided by the accommodation establishments involved in this study is inadequate. Apart from regularly scheduled training, establishments need to take measures to ease the pressure on employees during rush hours and should also reduce and eliminate potential environmental risks.

Increased Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for Students of SMKN 7 Graphic Production Department, Jakarta

Safety culture is the key in the preventing of accidents and occupational diseases in the work environment and industry. Safety culture must be trained since school, especially vocational high school. The results of the literature state that OHS training taught during formal schools has an effect on decreasing working injury incidence (WIs) when they work in industry. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training for Vocational High School students majoring in Graphic Production has never been carried out and even there is no subject. Therefore, the OHS training is expected to become a routine training as a provision and familiarize the safety culture in the schools. The aim of this training is to improve the competence of students in SMKN 7 Jakarta majoring in Graphic Production. The method in this training is carried out online using the media zoom meeting for 3 hours with two meetings. This training begins with a general OSH behavior assessment and then the results of the assessment are used as the basis for developing training materials. The training materials were given to students of SMKN 7 majoring in graphic production for class XI. Prior to the implementation of learning, a pre-test of OHS material and post-test was given to determine if there was a change in knowledge after being given OSH training online. Based on the results, online OHS training activities can increase the knowledge of the Graphic Production Department Vocational High School students. It is hoped that the increase in knowledge will become an attitude and behavior so that safety will become a culture in schools

The Impact of Business Leaders' Formal Health and Safety Training on the Establishment of Robust Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems: Three Studies Based on Data from Labour Inspections.

The impact of occupational safety and health (OSH) training is a neglected topic in safety research. In Norway, such training is mandatory for all business leaders. Hence, the Norwegian working life forms a particularly interesting case for studying the impact of OSH training. On the basis of data from labour inspections performed by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (NLIA), this article examines the impact of business leaders’ mandatory OSH training on the establishment of robust OSH systems. Three separate studies have been conducted. In study 1, cross-sectional data from inspections of 29,224 companies are analysed. In study 2 and 3, longitudinal data from inspections of 1119 and 189 companies, respectively, are analysed. The analyses reveal that mandatory OSH training of business leaders is positively associated with compliance with legal requirements related to the minimum content of OSH systems. This means that mandatory OSH training is important for the establishment of robust occupational safety and health management systems.

Evaluating the Effectiveness and Usability of AR-based OSH Application: HazHunt

This study investigates the effectiveness and usability level of an augmented reality (AR) application called HazHunt to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) training. Previous research shows that AR has been growing in popularity as an innovative tool to enhance hazard identification courses. HazHunt, a marker-based AR app, was first developed using Vuforia software with OSH experts' guidance. Then, two online sessions of hazard identification course were conducted, where the experimental group's (EG) training was enhanced with the implementation of HazHunt. Analysis shows that the EG scores better (mean = 13.82, s = 3.38, n = 22) than the CG (mean = 13.41, s = 2.15, n = 22) in the post-quiz, but this difference is statistically non-significant, with t (21) = 0.48 and one-tail p = 0.32. Reduced Instructional Motivation Survey (RIMMS) shows that EG participants obtained higher confidence levels among the Attention, relevance, confidence, satisfaction (ARCS) factors in learning motivation. The System Usability Scale (SUS) score of HazHunt recorded the maximum count of 'Good' rating (mean = 78.41, n = 8). It is concluded that HazHunt has positive impacts on enhancing OSH training in terms of effectiveness and motivational impact. HazHunt also scored a high SUS score among the EG.

Occupational Injuries and Associated Factors Among Small-Scale Woodwork Industry Workers in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background:Occupational injuries are still a major public health problem and one of the leading causes of disability, morbidity, and mortality. This study aimed to assess occupational injuries and associated factors among workers in the small-scale woodworking industry in Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia.Materials and Methods:An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 randomly selected small-scale woodworking industry workers. Questionnaires and an observational checklist were used to collect data. The data was entered into Epi data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Multivariate logistic regression analysis with 95% CI and P < .05 was used to identify factors associated with occupational injury.Results:The prevalence of at least one occupational injury in the previous 12 months among small-scale woodworking industry workers was 41.6% [95% CI: 36.9-46.4]. Work experience 1 to 2 years [AOR = 2.8, 95% CI: 1.49-5.2], working more than 48 hours per week [AOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.41-3.49], lack of occupational safety and health (OSH) training [AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.35-4.75], and non-use of personal protective equipment (PPE) [AOR = 3.3, 95% CI: 1.85-5.83] were factors significantly associated with occupational injury.Conclusions:In this study, the prevalence of occupational injuries among workers in the small-scale woodworking industry was high. Lack of OSH training, non-use of PPE, work experience of 1 to 2 years, and working more than 48 hours per week were all factors that contributed to occupational injuries. Therefore, workers in the small-scale woodworking industry should receive ongoing occupational safety and health (OSH) training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided and monitored.

The Enhancement of OSH Training with an Augmented Reality-Based App

Recent advances in training approaches and technology have identified the need to improve training in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH). While many researchers have examined the use of augmented reality (AR) and technology-based classrooms to enhance conventional training practices, quantitative evidence for their effectiveness and motivational im-pact remains scarce. To contribute to filling this research gap, an AR-based application was developed to enhance OSH training. The enhanced training session was conducted in a closed, safe environment with ten participants with no background in OSH. Pre-test, post-test, and instructional material motivation surveys (IMMS) using a five-point Likert scale were deployed to measure the effectiveness and motivational impact in accordance with the respective ARCS factors. The empirical results obtained show that partici-pants performed significantly better in the post-tests than in the pre-tests (mean = 14.60, s = 1.71, t(9) = –12.11 with p-value &lt; 0.001). The IMMS re-sults show that the perceived motivation arising from the AR-based applica-tion resulted in the highest mean score for the satisfaction factor (4.80) fol-lowed by the relevance (4.65), confidence (4.60), and attention (4.55) fac-tors. The results of the evaluation suggest that the AR-based application boosted participants’ active learning behavior, engagement, and interest dur-ing the enhanced training session and produced a better learning outcome and experience.

Occupational health and safety in initial vocational training: Reflection on the issues of prescription and integration in teaching and learning activities

Vocational training (VT) is an important lever for organisations and workers. Training efforts are made at various levels to integrate occupational safety and health (OSH) into VT. OSH training often focuses on basic knowledge and compliance with rules to be applied or enforced. However, activities in schools, internships and jobs involve complex OSH issues, which imply real skills to be integrated into the activity, in a real context. Without taking into account knowledge and activity in context, training content and approaches may have a limited scope and affect the transfer of learning to the work situation. Behavioural modelling to control attitudes to risk, through strict procedures, may be necessary, but other learning needs to take place. Training in safety rules is only one of the levers to be activated to prevent risks and develop a culture of prevention.This article presents a critical review of the issues of OSH education in VT for students and teachers. The introduction will set the context, the issues and the scientific approach. A theoretical framework will position the issues of prescription from the point of view of an ergonomic approach. This will be followed by a review of initiatives to integrate OSH into training. In particular, two approaches to integrating OSH into teacher training in Quebec, in which the author has participated, will be presented. In conclusion, a summary of the key points will open up perspectives for the development of OSH management in VT, which could be useful in contexts other than Quebec.

Organizational safety culture perceptions of healthcare workers in Ghana: A cross-sectional interview study.

Evidence shows that routine occupational safety and health (OSH) training is critical for maintaining good safety culture at healthcare facilities. However, our understanding of how healthcare facility type and routine OSH training interactively influence the number of reported organizational safety culture perceptions is limited. This study assesses the interactive effect of healthcare facility type and OSH training on the number of reported organizational safety culture perceptions of healthcare workers in Ghana, secondly it evaluates how the relationship was attenuated when theoretically relevant factors (compositional and contextual) were considered, and lastly examines the magnitude and order of association between the predictors and the number of reported organizational safety culture perceptions. Cross-sectional interview study. The researchers interviewed 500 healthcare workers in seventeen healthcare facilities in the Central region of Ghana. Negative binomial regression models were fitted to cross-sectional survey data on 500 healthcare workers in Ghana. Healthcare workers who work in healthcare centers (24%, P<0.05) and hospitals (23%, P<0.05) where routine OSH training was conducted were more likely to report good organizational safety culture perceptions compared with their counterparts who work at healthcare centers where no routine OSH training was conducted. Individuals who were above 39 years (23%, P<0.05) were more likely to report good organizational safety culture perceptions compared with their counterparts in the 20-29-year category. Female healthcare workers (11%, P<0.05) were more likely to report good organizational safety culture perceptions compared with their male counterparts. These findings provide valuable information for policymakers and stakeholders in the healthcare sector to develop interventions necessary for improving safety culture at healthcare facilities.

DETERMINATION OF POOR COMPLIANCE WITH OSH RULES OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS USING ORDINAL REGRESSION MODEL

Occupational accidents in the construction industry constitute one of the major problems in Turkey. The industry alone is responsible for 32.0% of all fatal industrial accidents from 1992–2015. Beyond precautionary efforts, workers need to participate and cooperate in the construction process to reduce the high number of accidents. The objective of this study is to provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying causes and motivations that affect the compliance of workers in following occupational safety and health (OSH) rules. A total of 482 workers were surveyed in 2016–2017. Cronbach’s alpha was used to measure the reliability of the dataset. Ordinal logistic regression was conducted to determine the parameters that affect the compliance of workers in following OSH rules. Results show that most construction workers do not believe in the following findings: companies should provide OSH training before starting work; focusing on OSH would increase work efficiency and quality; OSH training is effective in preventing occupational accidents; OSH training is effective in reducing the frequency of occupational accidents; and OSH training is important for the safe use of equipment. Thus, the safety culture should be developed first in order for workers to gain awareness, adaptation and their sustainability.