Safety Compliance, Quality Control, And Contractor Performance in Selected MEPFS Engineering Firms: Inputs for a Risk Mitigation Plan
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Safety Compliance, Quality Control, Contractor Performance, MEPFS Engineering Firms, Occupational Safety, Quality Assurance, Risk Mitigation PlanAbstract
This study determined the extent of safety compliance, quality control, and contractor performance in selected Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Sanitary (MEPFS) engineering firms as inputs for a Risk Mitigation Plan. It assessed safety compliance in terms of occupational safety standards, PPE policies, safety training, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, safety audits, government and environmental safety regulations, and employee awareness and safety culture. It also evaluated quality control through material testing, inspection and supervision, compliance with engineering specifications, documentation, defect management, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Contractor performance was examined in terms of timeliness, cost control, workforce competency, responsiveness to change orders, and communication with stakeholders. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design using a quantitative approach. The respondents consisted of 427 management personnel, staff, and clients from selected MEPFS engineering firms in Metro Manila and Region IV. Data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed using percentage, weighted mean, Analysis of Variance, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and regression analysis. Findings revealed that safety compliance and quality control were assessed as Evident, while contractor performance was rated Very Good. Significant differences were found in selected areas of safety compliance and quality control, while most contractor performance dimensions showed no significant differences. Significant positive relationships existed among safety compliance, quality control, and contractor performance. The proposed Risk Mitigation Plan was found highly suitable, acceptable, and feasible for strengthening safety, improving quality, reducing risks, and enhancing contractor performance in the participating firms and supporting overall more reliable project delivery outcomes.
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