ISSN No. 2079-8547 (Recognized by PMDC)
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND UTILIZATION OF SAFETY MEASURES AMONG THE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS IN HAYATABAD PESHAWAR
Abstract
Objective: To find, the relationship between knowledge score on occupational hazards and utilization of safety measures.
Material and Methods: A descriptive survey approach was used for this study. The study was carried out in industrial
area of Hayatabad., comprising of 200 industrial male workers. The data collection was done from January to March
2013. A structural interview schedule were used for data collection. The data was analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistics.
Results: Majority of the workers (85%) had average knowledge, 12% and 2% workers had poor and good knowledge
on occupational hazards respectively. Workers using moderate, low and high utilization of safety measures are 51(%),
43 % and 6%. There is significant relationship between knowledge score of industrial workers regarding occupational
hazards and utilization of safety measures. All hypotheses will be tested at 0.05 levels, of significance.
Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest the need for educating the industrial workers about occupational hazards
and safety measures utilization. They must be motivated to adapt safety measures to promote and protect their
health from occupational hazard.
Key Words: Knowledge, occupational hazards, utilization of safety measures.