The Determinants of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practices Compliance among Employees in Kuching

Abstract

The working environment has changed dramatically over the past few decades due to globalization. Globalization brought in new technology and saw the rise of multiple industries within the country. This affects the structure of the workplace and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). This paper takes on the research gap to expand the knowledge and insight on the determinants of OSH practices compliance among employees in Sarawak. It is vital to uncover the determinants of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices compliance among employees due to the fact that health and safety sustainability is fundamental to the performance and growth of organizations in any economic sector. The main purpose of this study is to identify the determinants of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practice compliance among employees in Kuching. The research employed quantitative research methods with questionnaires as the tool to collect data. The research location is none other than the capital city of Sarawak, Kuching with a sample size of 384. The data analysis was done via Statistical Package for Social Sciences, SPSS software version 25. Based on data analysis, it is found that the availability of safety rules and procedures, the effectiveness of safety training, and the readiness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have significant relationships towards OSH practices compliance among employees in Kuching. Contrary, management commitment toward safety is found to have a not significant relationship. The study findings offer vital information for top management decision-making to increase OSH practice compliance in their organization. Besides, this study contributes to the expanded literature in the field of OSH practice compliance especially in the Sarawak local context.