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100			_aCalma, Jomar A...et.al.
245			_aEnhancing personal protective equipment (PPE) utilization and development of safety-offense point system (SOPS) for construction workers in Ilocos Norte / _cJomar A. Calma, Wendy Mary F. Calventas, Francis Gilbert M. Dangcil, Marc Andrey A. Raza
260			_aCity of Batac : _bMMSU, _c2024.
300			_axxi, 151 leaves : _c28 cm.
500			_aUTHESIS (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)
504			_aBibliography : leaves 63-65
520			_aConstruction-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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