The Relationship between Worker Characteristics and Other Factors with Compliance with the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among Construction Workers in Cilangkap, Jakarta

Abstract

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a global issue that remains a major challenge for the employment sector. Based on data from the International Labor Organization (ILO), approximately 2.78 million workers worldwide die annually due to occupational diseases or accidents. Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a crucial aspect in construction projects, particularly in relation to the low use of personal protective equipment (PPE), which increases the risk of occupational accidents. This study aims to analyze the relationship between worker characteristics (age, education), knowledge, attitudes, and other factors (availability of PPE and supervision) with PPE compliance among construction workers in Cilangkap, Jakarta in 2025. The study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires with 60 workers. Bivariate analysis using the chi-square test showed that education (p=0.025), knowledge (p=0.000), and attitudes (p=0.000) had a significant relationship with PPE compliance. Meanwhile, the variables of age (p=0.642), availability of PPE (p=0.643), and supervision (p=1.000) were not related to compliance with PPE use. The results of this study recommend that companies place more emphasis on the education, knowledge, and attitude of workers through brief pre-work briefings (toolbox meetings), regular training with direct practice methods, provision of visual educational media, and the formation of positive attitudes through a culture of mutual reminders among workers to improve work safety.