Abstract:
1. Introduction
Protecting workers against injury while they are at work is known as
occupational safety, and it includes a variety of procedures and policies
meant to avoid accidents, hazards, and exposure to harmful substances.
The current study addresses the central research problem, “Why does ABC
Stationary Manufacturing Company have a higher number of occupational
safety-related accidents?” The researcher aims to explore the reasons for
the higher number of occupational safety-related accidents at ABC
Company from both employees and management's perspectives. Research
has identified the problem based on prior years' reports on accidents and
the employees’ viewpoints on the accident rate of ABC Company who were
directly contacted.
2. Research Methodology
The study adopts an interpretivist philosophy, emphasizing the
understanding of subjective experiences through an inductive approach. A
qualitative method was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews with ten
purposively selected participants, comprising employees and managers,
within a focused case study strategy for their data structuration point.
Thematic analysis was used to identify, analyze, and report recurring
themes within the data.
3. Findings and Discussion
The study's findings reveal that production pressure, aging machinery,
inadequate safety training, poor work floor settings, and inconsistent use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) are significant causes of workplace
accidents from the employees' perspective. Additionally, factors such as
fatigue and mental exhaustion from long working hours further exacerbate
these risks. From the management’s viewpoint, the challenges also include
resistance to safety protocols and the use of temporary workers who lack
adequate safety training. Both perspectives highlight a critical balance
between production demands and safety compliance.
4. Conclusion and Implications
Enhancing safety training programs, upgrading machinery, and promoting
a stronger safety culture could significantly reduce workplace accidents,
benefiting employees and management
