A Study on Safety Non-Compliance in Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector from the Workers’ Perspective

ABSTRACT This study aims to explore the factors contributing to non-compliance with safe work procedures among workers in the manufacturing sector in Malaysia. The study involved in-depth interviews with five participants, using a qualitative research approach, and the data obtained were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that the factors contributing to non-compliance include the perception of discomfort with safe work procedures, time pressure, lack of training, insufficient supervision, and discomfort with safety equipment. In response to these findings, the study proposes the Effective Compliance Model, which incorporates elements such as enhanced training programs, provision of more ergonomic safety equipment, active supervision, a balance between productivity and safety goals, and a continuous feedback system. The implementation of the Effective Compliance Model is expected to improve compliance with safe work procedures, reduce the risk of accidents, and foster a better safety culture in the manufacturing sector. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the issue of non-compliance in the manufacturing sector and serve as a foundation for further research and the development of more effective workplace safety strategies. ABSTRAK Kajian ini bertujuan meneroka faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada ketidakpatuhan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat dalam kalangan pekerja sektor pembuatan di Malaysia. Kajian ini melibatkan temu bual mendalam dengan lima orang peserta, menggunakan pendekatan penyelidikan kualitatif, dan data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara tematik. Hasil kajian mendedahkan bahawa faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada ketidakpatuhan adalah persepsi ketidakselesaan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat, tekanan masa, kekurangan latihan, penyeliaan yang tidak mencukupi, serta ketidakselesaan dengan peralatan keselamatan. Sebagai tindak balas kepada penemuan ini, kajian mencadangkan Model Pematuhan Berkesan yang menggabungkan elemen-elemen seperti program latihan yang dipertingkatkan, penyediaan peralatan keselamatan yang lebih ergonomik, penyeliaan yang aktif, keseimbangan antara produktiviti dan matlamat keselamatan, serta sistem maklum balas yang berterusan. Pelaksanaan Model Pematuhan Berkesan dijangka dapat meningkatkan tahap pematuhan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat, mengurangkan risiko kemalangan, dan seterusnya memupuk budaya keselamatan yang lebih baik dalam sektor pembuatan. Dapatan kajian ini memberikan pandangan mendalam mengenai isu ketidakpatuhan dalam sektor pembuatan dan menyediakan asas untuk kajian lanjut serta pembangunan strategi keselamatan pekerjaan yang lebih berkesan.

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International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT)
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2024-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v12i2.1405
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Occupational Health and Safety Research
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A Study on Safety Non-Compliance in Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector from the Workers’ Perspective

Khairul Azhar Mat Daud, Darliana Mohamad, Azmir Azhar
International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT)
Occupational Health and Safety Research
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A Study on Safety Non-Compliance in Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector from the Workers’ Perspective

Khairul Azhar Mat Daud, Darliana Mohamad, Azmir Azhar
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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study aims to explore the factors contributing to non-compliance with safe work procedures among workers in the manufacturing sector in Malaysia. The study involved in-depth interviews with five participants, using a qualitative research approach, and the data obtained were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that the factors contributing to non-compliance include the perception of discomfort with safe work procedures, time pressure, lack of training, insufficient supervision, and discomfort with safety equipment. In response to these findings, the study proposes the Effective Compliance Model, which incorporates elements such as enhanced training programs, provision of more ergonomic safety equipment, active supervision, a balance between productivity and safety goals, and a continuous feedback system. The implementation of the Effective Compliance Model is expected to improve compliance with safe work procedures, reduce the risk of accidents, and foster a better safety culture in the manufacturing sector. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the issue of non-compliance in the manufacturing sector and serve as a foundation for further research and the development of more effective workplace safety strategies. ABSTRAK Kajian ini bertujuan meneroka faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada ketidakpatuhan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat dalam kalangan pekerja sektor pembuatan di Malaysia. Kajian ini melibatkan temu bual mendalam dengan lima orang peserta, menggunakan pendekatan penyelidikan kualitatif, dan data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara tematik. Hasil kajian mendedahkan bahawa faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada ketidakpatuhan adalah persepsi ketidakselesaan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat, tekanan masa, kekurangan latihan, penyeliaan yang tidak mencukupi, serta ketidakselesaan dengan peralatan keselamatan. Sebagai tindak balas kepada penemuan ini, kajian mencadangkan Model Pematuhan Berkesan yang menggabungkan elemen-elemen seperti program latihan yang dipertingkatkan, penyediaan peralatan keselamatan yang lebih ergonomik, penyeliaan yang aktif, keseimbangan antara produktiviti dan matlamat keselamatan, serta sistem maklum balas yang berterusan. Pelaksanaan Model Pematuhan Berkesan dijangka dapat meningkatkan tahap pematuhan terhadap prosedur kerja selamat, mengurangkan risiko kemalangan, dan seterusnya memupuk budaya keselamatan yang lebih baik dalam sektor pembuatan. Dapatan kajian ini memberikan pandangan mendalam mengenai isu ketidakpatuhan dalam sektor pembuatan dan menyediakan asas untuk kajian lanjut serta pembangunan strategi keselamatan pekerjaan yang lebih berkesan.

International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT)Vol. 12(2)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (MY), Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Occupational Health and Safety Research
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