The Self Care Web Application for Informal Workers in Preventing Occupational Diseases and Injuries: Developmental Research

Abstract

This study focuses on developing a self-care web application specifically designed for informal workers, a demographic often excluded from labor law protections and with limited access to occupational health and safety resources. The primary objective is to create a digital tool to assist these workers in preventing occupational diseases and injuries. The research utilized the Database System Development Life Cycle (DSDLC) framework to develop the “Healthy i-Work” web application built using open-source software. The website allows users to access information, complete assessments, and view their results. Officials and administrators can log in and oversee the summarize evaluation results. A study with 229 informal workers demonstrated high satisfaction with the web application’s efficiency, design, and usability. Occupational health and safety personnels can utilize this tool to educate informal workers about preventing work-related diseases and injuries by enabling these workers to self-assess their exposure to hazardous factors and the health effects of their work.