Employee Awareness of Occupational Rights and Environmental Regulations: A Lubricant Company Study
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occupational rights, environmental regulations, Safety Data Sheets, RA 6969, warehouse safetyAbstract
This descriptive-correlational study assesses employees' awareness of occupational rights and environmental regulations among 21 warehouse workers at a 1,500 m² lubricant facility in Caloocan City, Philippines. The site specializes in storage, blending, filling (5 lines), and distribution of petroleum-based products such as motor oil, grease, and hydraulic oil. Findings reveal high occupational rights awareness (M=3.46, "Highly Aware") but moderate environmental regulations awareness (M=2.95, "Aware"), with critical gaps in access to Safety Data Sheets (52.4%) and in hazardous waste handling. Tenure significantly predicts awareness levels.
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