Field Investigation of Safety Management in The Public and Private Construction Sectors in Pampanga

The construction industry in the Philippines has significantly developed throughout the years, despite theflourishing phases of progression, change is inevitable and therefore one must adapt to the emergingdigital age prior to safety and health. The main objective of this study is to be able to determine the bestpractices under safety management of the public and private sectors in the province of Pampanga.Moreover, to determine the best practice and its underlying factors that is projected within the constructionsite. As regards to this study, the Engineering representatives’ evaluation towards the administered safetypractices, thus its varying factors would help in the improvement of the safety management system in theconstruction site, where in the long run may lead to mitigate potential risks, to reduce injuries andaccidents, promoting a healthy and secured environment in the workplace. A total of 15 factors in line withthe paramount of safety and prevention were grouped into 5. The survey was conducted among 377Engineering representatives of the Public and Private sectors in the province of Pampanga. The level ofsatisfaction of respondents are tabulated in terms of (1) Conduct Risk Assessments and HazardInspections. (2) Implementation of Safety Controls (3) Training on Safety (4) Implementation ofCommunication and Signage; and (5) Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The variables weresubjected to statistical analysis. The reliability and validity of Cronbach’s alpha was utilized, where resultswere supported as the test is designed to measure internal consistency. The results of the survey revealedthat the best practice, which is the safety practice of Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is by farthe most considered safety practice implemented to public and private sectors in Pampanga. The followingunderlying factors were then assessed and found to be foreseen as something that should be given priornotice to in order to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.