Antecedents of Safety and Health in the Workplace: Sustainable Approaches to Welding Operations

Abstract

Assessing the occupational health and safety (OHS) factors in the welding process is necessary to determine the workers’ perception of what contributes to their safety and health in the workplace. This would provide insight for stakeholders to aid them in their occupational safety and health programs. The non-probability sample technique utilized in this study is purposive sampling using an online survey. Welders in Singapore are the intended participants. The self-administered online survey was conducted using Google Forms. The hypothesis test’s beta coefficient and R2 results were used to evaluate the model using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The study’s results revealed that safety culture has the highest association with top management attitudes toward safety and health in the workplace. Similarly, safety training was also found to have a strong association with employees’ attitudes towards safety. Finally, factors such as compliance with safe working conditions, safety programs, and the absence of and lack of exposure to harmful agents were also proven to have a significant association with safety and health in the workplace. This study benefits not only those businesses conducting the welding process but also employees to better understand the factors contributing to their overall safety at work.