TY  - BOOK
AU  - Calma, Jomar A...et.al.
TI  - Enhancing personal protective equipment (PPE) utilization and development of safety-offense point system (SOPS) for construction workers in Ilocos Norte
PY  - 2024///
CY  - City of Batac : 
PB  - MMSU
N1  - UTHESIS (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); Bibliography : leaves 63-65
N2  - Construction-related injuries remain a pressing issue in Ilocos Norte, as 
highlighted by recent fatalities and injuries due to various hazards, including collapses 
and electrocutions. This study investigates the utilization of Personal Protective 
Equipment (PPE) among construction workers in Ilocos Norte and aims to develop a 
Safety-Offense Point System (SOPS) to enhance safety practices. The research focuses 
on four main objectives: determining the use of task-specific PPE, analyzing the 
frequency and severity of construction accidents, examining the correlation between 
PPE usage and accident rates, and creating a SOPS tailored to specific hazards.
Data were collected using a snowball sampling technique, involving face-toface interviews with construction workers employed by PCAB-accredited contractors. 
Quantitative methods, including checklists and rating scales, were utilized for data 
collection, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS to determine correlations. 
The findings revealed that PPE utilization among construction workers is generally 
low, with significant discrepancies across various construction activities. The study 
documented a higher frequency and severity of accidents among workers not wearing 
PPE, with disabling injuries being the most severe outcome when PPE was not used.
A strong correlation was found between increased PPE usage and reduced 
prevalence and severity of accidents, underscoring the critical role of PPE in ensuring 
workplace safety. Based on these results, the study developed the Safety-Offense Point 
System (SOPS) to address non-compliance and promote a culture of safety. The SOPS 
aims to enforce responsibility among workers and companies by establishing explicit 
rules and consequences for safety violations
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