Study Of Osh Awareness And Attitudes Among Psmza Staff And Students: A Post-Event Study

Abstract

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment in higher education institutions. However, differences in awareness and attitudes toward OSH among institutional communities remain a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the level of OSH awareness and attitudes within the community of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Polytechnic (PSMZA), particularly after the implementation of the OSH Awareness Day. A total of 499 respondents, including lecturers, students, industry workers, and others, participated in the survey. The study examined aspects such as demographic factors, safety training, emergency preparedness, complaint handling, and safety behaviors. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with high internal reliability and analyzed through descriptive and inferential methods. Overall, the findings revealed a high level of OSH awareness across the institution, with lecturers showing notably greater awareness compared to other groups. These differences suggest that roles, work exposure, and prior safety training significantly shape OSH awareness and attitudes. The results underline the effectiveness of initiatives like OSH Awareness Day in enhancing safety consciousness among diverse institutional members. It is recommended that such programs be continued and further strengthened through structured, engaging approaches to foster a sustained culture of safety within PSMZA.