Accident-risk Behaviors and Related Factors among Seafood Canning Workers-พฤติกรรมเสี่ยงต่อการเกิดอุบัติเหตุและปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องในพนักงานอุตสาหกรรมอาหารทะเลบรรจุกระป๋อง

Abstract

          The main purpose of this correlational descriptive study was to examine accident-risk behaviors and related factors among seafood canning workers. The study sample comprised 366 workers in a production line from February to March, 2007. The research instrument was an interview form. The main results demonstrated that the study sample (75.40%) had accident-risk behaviors at a
moderate level. Considering each aspect of accident-risk behaviors of the samples, non-advocacy of personal protective equipment (38.80%), incorrect use of machine/equipment (43.17%), and irregular observance of work safety regulations (63.39%) were at moderate levels. Regarding related factors, it was found that attitudes of preventive accidents (43.44%), job satisfaction (30.87%), and environmental factors (70.77%) of the sample were at a moderate level. It was also found that accident-risk behaviors had a statistically significant relationship with attitudes of preventive accidents (rs = -0.31), job satisfaction (rs = -0.17), and environmental factors (rs = -0.23) (p < 0.01). The
results of this study indicated that seafood canning workers have accident-risk behaviors especially not following the work safety regulations of works. An effective plan for prevention and reduction of occupational accidents, resulting in safer working environment, is critical. Occupational health nurses as well as occupational and environmental health related institutions should recognize the
significance of factors related to accident-risk behaviors such as an improvement of working process and environment to increase workers’ job satisfaction.

Key words: accident-risk behaviors, related factors, workers, seafood canning