The Impact of Physical Plant and Facility Management Skills of School Heads on the Workplace Safety in Select Institutions in Palawan Towards Model Development

The study aimed to assess the impact of physical plant and facility management skills of school administrators on workplace safety in selected institutions in Palawan, to inform model development. The study employed a descriptive correlational research design to investigate the significant relationship between the level of physical plant and facility management skills of school administrators and the extent of workplace safety in selected institutions in Palawan. The researcher utilized a modified instrument. This instrument is used as a major tool of study. The study used one hundred fifty (150) teacher respondents and thirty (30) school head respondents using the purposive sampling technique. A total of one hundred eighty (180) respondents. The findings revealed that school administrators exhibit proficiency in overseeing physical facilities concerning the provision of educational programs, the utilization of educational resources, the maintenance of these facilities, the enhancement of educational environments, and the auditing of such resources. Also, school heads and teachers have dramatically different perspectives on the evaluation of physical plant and facilities management abilities among administrators. Moreover, institutions that manage school operations, focus on teaching and learning, and prioritize safety and well-being are clear examples of where workplace safety is a top priority. Further, there is a substantial variation in the judgment of workplace safety by school heads and instructors in terms of managing school operations, focusing on teaching and learning, and well-being and protection. A notable correlation exists between the proficiency in physical plant and facility management among school administrators and the degree of workplace safety observed in certain institutions within Palawan. Furthermore, the competencies in physical plant and facility management exhibited by school administrators did not have a notable effect on workplace safety within the chosen institutions in Palawan. As an outcome of the findings and the conclusions, the following recommendations were enumerated: School administrators may participate in continuous professional development programs focused on facility management, safety protocols, and emergency response to enhance their skills and knowledge; School administrators may schedule regular inspections of the physical plant and facilities to identify and address maintenance issues, safety hazards, and infrastructure deficiencies promptly; and teachers and students may encourage to report safety concerns and facility issues promptly through accessible channels, fostering collective responsibility for safety.