The effectiveness of training on occupational safety and health behavior among rubber tappers in Indonesia

Abstract

Introduction: Rubber tappers are faced with various health risks during their work. So far, the previous interventions still use one stage. Meanwhile, behavior change is not instantaneous but goes through stages. So this research aims to improve occupational health and safety behavior through the use of PPE based on the multi-stage model.

Methods: This quasi-experimental research involved 32 rubber tappers divided into intervention groups (n= 16) and control groups (16). The intervention group received educational and training interventions related to OSH. Meanwhile, the control group only received educational intervention. Each group was assessed for scores on knowledge, skills, intention, self-efficacy and behavior regarding PPE in every stage of multi-stage model with 3 times data collections on each stage. The data was then analyzed using repeated measure ANOVA to determine the significance of differences in all score between data collection and between groups with  p value 0.05.

Results: There were significant differences (p<0.05) between measurements in scores of knowledge skills, intention, self-efficacy, and behavior regarding PPE in the intervention group. Meanwhile, in the control group, significant differences between measurements occurred in the scores of knowledge, skills, intention, and behavior regarding PPE. When compared between the two groups, there were significant differences between groups in the scores of knowledge, skills, intention, and behavior regarding PPE.

Conclusion: Providing education and training can significantly increase the use of PPE. Providing interventions and assessing the achievements of interventions in stages at each stage of MSM is seen as positive in significantly increasing the use of PPE.