Workers' Perception of Occupational Safety and Health Implementation and Its Relationship to Safety Performance in a Mass Housing Project
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OSH, Legal Compliance, Construction Safety, Safety Perception, RA 11058Abstract
This study evaluated workers' perceptions of Occupational Safety and Health implementation as legal compliance with Republic Act No. 11058. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were collected from 75 construction workers of a mass housing project in Tanza Cavite. The profile showed a majority of skilled workers (48.00%) aged 26–35 (45.33%) with 1–5 years of experience (37.33%). Results revealed a "High" perception of OSH implementation (WM = 4.12) and Safety Compliance (4.45), though Safety Participation was lower at 3.80. A significant positive correlation (???? = 0.68) was found between OSH perception and safety performance. The study concludes that while the project meets legal standards, a "participation gap" exists. Recommendations include addressing training gaps and improving PPE ergonomics to foster a proactive safety culture.
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