Opinion Towards Promoting Usage Personal Protective Equipment among Occupational Health and Safety Students, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University

Abstract

Work safety in the factory is a way to help ensure safety by avoiding preventive measures. Possibly by controlling and maintaining safe working conditions. Including adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Workers are encouraged to work higher than unsafe working conditions.

Cross-sectional study of 29 Samples a survey of opinion towards promoting to use PPE of workers by the 4th years Occupational Health and Safety students of the Faculty of Public Health Khon Kaen University. The study showed that 51.7% of students have opinion toward promoting to use of PPE by providing training regarding workers. 44.8% of students have a positive opinion toward promoting to use of PPE with giving the opportunity to express their opinions on the use of PPE among of workers. 41.4% of students have opinion toward promoting to use of PPE by giving bonuses. 27.6% of students have opinion toward promoting to use of PPE by organizing activities or projects for workers to participate. 10.3% of students had opinion toward promoting to use of PPE by giving compliments regarding workers wearing PPE all time while working and 6.9% of students have opinion toward promoting to use PPE by providing a good role model of safety officer for workers to see and follow. To conclude, all opinion towards promoting use PPE 6 subject are providing training regarding workers, giving the opportunity to express their opinions on the use of PPE among of workers, giving bonuses, organizing activities or projects to participate, compliments regarding workers wearing PPE all time while working and providing a good role model of safety officer. And all opinion are motivation with positive behavior. This is appropriate for the context and character of this indigenous people.