THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS ON EMPLOYEES’ WORK BEHAVIOR
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This study aimed to (1) analyze the effectiveness of safety training programs on employees’ safety behavior, and (2) examine the relationship between personal variables, including gender, age, and work experience, and employees’ safety behavior. This research employed a quantitative approach, using a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The sample consisted of 130 industrial factory employees in Samut Sakhon Province, selected through purposive sampling. The questionnaire demonstrated a reliability coefficient of 0.89. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean, percentage, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics, including t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
The findings revealed that:
1) Regarding the first objective, the effectiveness of the safety training program was high (overall mean = 4.16, S.D. = 0.48). Employees improved their safety behavior across all dimensions, including compliance with regulations, proper use of personal protective equipment, observation and reporting of unsafe incidents, and providing safety advice to colleagues.
2) Regarding the second objective, gender and work experience were positively and significantly related to employees’ safety behavior, with female employees and those with greater experience tending to perform tasks more safely. In contrast, age and educational level did not show statistically significant differences.
The study indicates that implementing safety training programs plays a crucial role in enhancing employees’ safety behavior and should be conducted continuously to promote a culture of safety within organizations.
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