FACTORS AFFECTING SAFETY BEHAVIOR OF WORKERS AT PT. TOBA PULP LESTARI, TBK

Abstract

Safety behavior refers to the actions taken by workers to minimize the risk of accidents and maintain safety in the workplace. These behaviors include compliance with safety protocols, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proactive reporting of hazardous conditions, and participation in activities that promote workplace safety. This study aims to identify the factors influencing safety behavior among workers at PT. Toba Pulp Lestari, Tbk in 2023. The research is quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. Data analysis includes univariate analysis, bivariate analysis using the chi-square test, and multivariate analysis using logistic regression (α = 0.05). The univariate analysis results show that the majority of workers have good knowledge (96.6%), demonstrate safe actions (98.7%), hold positive perceptions (99.3%), receive support from co-workers (87.9%), and have active supervisory roles (96.6%). Additionally, most workers exhibit safe behavior (97.3%). The chi-square test results indicate no significant relationship between knowledge (p-value = 0.592), attitude (p-value = 0.772), and perception (p-value = 0.813) with safety behavior. However, the variables of co-worker support (p-value = 0.001) and supervisory role (p-value = 0.000) show significant relationships. Multivariate analysis reveals that the supervisory role is the most influential factor on safety behavior. It is recommended that the company focus on strengthening knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, co-worker support, and the supervisory role to build a better safety culture in the workplace.