Knowledge, Awareness, and Practice Study of Occupational Safety and Health among Mukah Divisional Health Office Staff

Efa Syahmi Japeriden; Iman Nabilah Mohd Rosli; Litizia Jawai Edward; Priscilla Balok Peter; Ummi Udaimatunnur Mezalan; Siti Nor Ain Seri Masran

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7517

Authors

Efa Syahmi Japeriden Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Iman Nabilah Mohd Rosli Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Litizia Jawai Edward Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Priscilla Balok Peter Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Ummi Udaimatunnur Mezalan Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Siti Nor Ain Seri Masran Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7517

Keywords:

Occupational Safety and Health, Knowledge, Awareness

Abstract

Despite high occupational hazard risks, only one accident was reported in five years at Mukah Divisional Health Office, suggesting underreporting possibly due to gaps in OSH knowledge, awareness, and practices (KAP). This study assessed KAP levels among 114 staff, including those from KKIA. Findings showed high OSH knowledge overall, but medium levels on PPE and safety procedures. Awareness was high except for near-miss incidents. Practices were generally good. These gaps may contribute to underreporting. Targeted interventions such as safety training, awareness campaigns, workshops, and routine OSH inspections are recommended to reduce risks and improve workplace safety.

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