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Silalahi, Rizky Luthfian Ramadhan (2024) Perceptions of work safety and risk in Indonesian small food-producing businesses. PhD thesis, University of Nottingham.

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Abstract

Issues related to work safety seem to be prevalent in Indonesian small food-producing businesses, with indications of hazardous and risky work conditions. Despite the prevalence of work safety issues, there are currently few studies that have involved sufficient consultation with those involved in the operation, supervision, or enforcement activities associated with the work and work safety in Indonesian small food-producing businesses. This PhD project therefore aimed to investigate perceptions of work safety and risk in Indonesian small food-producing businesses, with the intention of explaining the current conditions of work safety in the workplaces, and considering necessary improvements or interventions.

This research has four objectives which were addressed in four studies, conducted in an exploratory approach with multi-methods involving qualitative and quantitative data collections and analyses. Study 1 was designed to understand work and work-related issues in Indonesian small food-producing businesses, using observations and semi-structured interviews. Findings of Study 1 were followed up in Study 2 to explore thoughts and opinions on work safety and risk among the people of Indonesian small food-producing businesses, using in-depth scenario-based interviews and phenomenology approach.

Findings of Study 1 and Study 2 were then used to develop Study 3, which included development and application of questionnaire surveys to investigate factors influencing perceptions of work safety and risk among the people of Indonesian small food-producing businesses. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were used in Study 3, to investigate the structure of factors and the relationships among the factors influencing perceptions of work safety and risk. The findings of the first three studies were then used within a focus group discussion with various stakeholders in the final Study 4, to collect their feedback on the research findings and explore recommendations relating to work safety in Indonesian small food-producing businesses.

The general findings of this research are that, whilst the people of Indonesian small food-producing businesses perceived their workplaces and work activities as unsafe, there were indications of acceptance and personal feelings of safety about their current work conditions. This is mainly due to their perceptions of low frequency and severity of unsafe events and injuries, and the priority of production and sales can still be achieved, in spite of the various work-related issues. It was also found that perceptions of work safety and risk among the people of Indonesian small food-producing businesses are influenced by the implementation of safety management in the businesses and their knowledge of safety. This research contributes to understanding about the perceptions of work safety and risk in Indonesian small food-producing businesses. Additionally, recommendations for work safety in the observed businesses were explored.

Item Type:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only) (PhD)
Supervisors:	Ryan, Brendan Cobb, Sue Houghton, Robert
Keywords:	Industrial safety; Work conditions; Indonesia; Food industry; Risk perception
Subjects:	H Social sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Faculties/Schools:	UK Campuses > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Item ID:	77380
Depositing User:	Silalahi, Rizky
Date Deposited:	19 Apr 2024 11:03
Last Modified:	19 Apr 2024 11:03
URI:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/77380

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