A PILOT STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE REGARDING PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS UTILISATION OF SAFETY MEASURES AMONG FISHERMEN WORKING AT A SELECTED HA. B.R

Abstract

A pilot study was conducted to assess the knowledge, practice on occupational hazards and attitude towards utilization of safety measures among fishermen at Malpe fishing harbor from 5-8-2012 to19-8-2012.The descriptive survey study was conducted among 40 fishermen. Convenient sampling technique was used in selection of sample. The data was collected by face to face interview using structured knowledge questionnaire with 30 items on knowledge on occupational hazards, 3 point scale to elicit the self reported practices in prevention of occupational hazards and by 5 point likert scale to determine the attitude towards utilization of safety measures. The overall knowledge indicated that 55% of the subjects had inadequate knowledge and rest had adequate knowledge related to work related hazards. In the area of psycho-social the subjects had adequate knowledge (63%, SD 1.05); the least possession of knowledge was in the area of safety devices (47.5%). Fishermen had moderately adequate practices (55.29%) and area wise practice score had revealed that subjects had poor practices concerning personal protective devices. Attitude found to be moderate among fishermen (95%).There was significant relationship between knowledge and practice score(r= 0.366, df= 38, P= 0.304) as well as practice and attitude scores(r = 0.370) at 0.05 level of significance. Found no correlation between knowledge and attitude scores. The study highlights the need to inspire the fishermen to improve their safety at work place and develop positive attitude about utilization of safety devices.

Keywords

knowledge - practice - attitude - occupational hazards - safety measures

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26. April 2020

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