Factors Affecting Occupational Hazards in Selected Building Construction Projects in the National Capital Region, Batangas, and Laguna

Date

1-2025

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Gideon P. Carnaje

Committee Member

Ma. Janda Ira Felina M. Bendictos, Maria Angeles O. Catelo

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Abstract

With a view to improving project management practices and enhancing occupational safety and health, this study ranked the critical occupational hazards using the Relative Importance Index (RII) method and identified the factors affecting awareness of risks while being exposed to identified hazards through multiple regression analysis.

This study recorded the highest Relative Importance Index for physical hazards. Dust (from sand and cement) and elevated noise rank first and second, respectively, for factors which have highest RII in the physical hazards category. These findings point to the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially during hot weather conditions.

Binomial logistic regression analysis revealed that union membership and occupational safety and health (OSH) training were the two factors that significantly affect the likelihood of being aware of risks of being exposed to the identified hazards. Union members are less likely to be aware of the risks than non-union members and those who received OSH training or orientation on the job are more likely to be aware of the risks than those who have not received OSH training or orientation on the job.

All in all, the findings of this study highlight the need for proactive risk management and stakeholder cooperation to enhance occupational safety and health. Future efforts should focus on mitigating physical hazards due to dust and elevated noise and encouraging communication and cooperation among all stakeholders involved.

Language

English

LC Subject

Industrial safety, Construction industry

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2025 E2 R43

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