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Assessing the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) usage on injury frequency rate among construction workers / Nur Alya Natasya Binti Zamri

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Nur Alya Natasya Binti Zamri, , [author.]

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Dissertation note: Final Year Report (Bachelor Degree Of Occupational Safety And Health) -- Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah - 2025 Abstract: Injuries at construction sites are not uncommon for employers in the construction industry. However, to maintain reputation, productivity, and worker welfare, employers must take proactive measures to reduce the impact and frequency of workplace injuries. This study focuses on assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels among construction workers regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its relationship with the frequency of injuries at construction sites. A quantitative approach was employed by distributing questionnaires to 84 workers at a construction site in Shah Alam, Selangor. In addition to evaluating the KAP levels related to PPE usage, the study also identified the current injury conditions experienced by workers, including the types, locations, frequency, and severity of injuries. The findings of the study revealed that higher levels of knowledge, positive attitudes, and consistent practices in PPE usage were closely associated with a reduction in injury frequency among workers. This study recommends the implementation of more comprehensive safety training programs, the provision of high-quality PPE, and a stronger emphasis on promoting a safety-oriented workplace culture. The findings are expected to assist the construction industry in enhancing occupational safety policies and ultimately reducing the rate of accidents on construction sites.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Final Year Report	UMPLIB GAMBANG	FSTI .A49 2025 r Bc. (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan		T000003810

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Final Year Report (Bachelor Degree Of Occupational Safety And Health) -- Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah - 2025

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Injuries at construction sites are not uncommon for employers in the construction industry. However, to maintain reputation, productivity, and worker welfare, employers must take proactive measures to reduce the impact and frequency of workplace injuries. This study focuses on assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels among construction workers regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its relationship with the frequency of injuries at construction sites. A quantitative approach was employed by distributing questionnaires to 84 workers at a construction site in Shah Alam, Selangor. In addition to evaluating the KAP levels related to PPE usage, the study also identified the current injury conditions experienced by workers, including the types, locations, frequency, and severity of injuries. The findings of the study revealed that higher levels of knowledge, positive attitudes, and consistent practices in PPE usage were closely associated with a reduction in injury frequency among workers. This study recommends the implementation of more comprehensive safety training programs, the provision of high-quality PPE, and a stronger emphasis on promoting a safety-oriented workplace culture. The findings are expected to assist the construction industry in enhancing occupational safety policies and ultimately reducing the rate of accidents on construction sites.