AN ANALYSIS OF FACTOR INFLUENCING SAFETY BEHAVIOUR AMONG EMPLOYEES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
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This study aims to examine the factors influencing safety behaviour among employees in the manufacturing industry in Malaysia. This study focuses on the roles of organisational factor, safety climate, and individual factor. The objective is to identify the most dominant factor that influence safety behaviour among employees. A quantitative research approach was used, which involves a survey of 345 employees in a manufacturing company. The survey evaluates various components of safety behaviour, including safety knowledge, safety compliance, safety attitude, and management practices. This survey used a 5-point Likert scale to measure responses. The findings revealed a moderate positive correlation between organisational factor and safety behaviour (rho = 0.573), indicating that supervisor practices and leadership significantly influence employees’ safety behaviour. Safety climate characterised by safety attitude and safety management has showed a strong positive correlation with safety behaviour (rho = 0.661), suggesting that a supportive environment and clear communication of safety expectations lead to better compliance with safety protocols. Individual factor characterised by safety knowledge and safety compliance were identified as the most dominant factor of safety behaviour, with a strong positive relationship (rho = 0.763) between individual factor and safety behaviour. The Multiple Linear Regression analysis confirmed that individual factor had the strongest influence on safety behaviour, followed by safety climate. While organisational factor had the least impact. These findings highlight the importance of focusing on individual safety knowledge and compliance behaviour through continuous training and support, as well as creating a positive safety climate to improve safety performance. iii The study contributes to existing literature by applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to understand the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control on safety behaviour. Based on the results, the study recommends that organisations invest in comprehensive safety training, leadership development, and create a strong safety culture. Future research should explore additional factors influencing safety behaviour, such as longitudinal study and the role of technology in safety management.