Workers’ Perception on Adherence to Occupation and Safety Health during Covid-19 Pandemic

Nik Nairan Abdullah; Siti Munira Yasin; Norhidayah Abdullah Yasin; Waqar Al-Kubaisy; Noramira Nozmi; Ahmad Fitri Abdullah Hair

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6766

Authors

Nik Nairan Abdullah Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Munira Yasin Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Norhidayah Abdullah Yasin Department of Foodservice Management, Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Waqar Al-Kubaisy Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan
Noramira Nozmi Workplace Health and Safety Solution Hub, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Ahmad Fitri Abdullah Hair Occupational Health Division, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Putrajaya, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6766

Keywords:

Worker's perception, COVID-19, Occupation, Safety

Abstract

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly affected various sectors, including hospitals, manufacturing facilities, and educational institutions, causing many hospitalisations and global quarantines. Despite these situations, industries in Malaysia are still lacking in preparedness to face COVID-19. Hence, this study aims to investigate perceptions towards OSH compliance. Focus group discussions were conducted to provide perceptions and opinions on the topic in selected themes. The themes identified are preparedness plans for infectious diseases, implementation and compliance with the SOP at the workplace, barriers and facilitators to the OSH SOPs, and improper recordings.

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