Exploring Employees’ Adherence to Occupational Safety during a Pandemic: A qualitative study

Authors

  • Nik Nairan Abdullah Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Siti Munira Yasin Department of Foodservice Management, Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Norhidayah Abdullah Yasin Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Waqar Al-Kubaisy Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan
  • Noramira Nozmi Workplace Health and Safety Solution Hub, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia,
  • Ahmad Fitri Abdullah Hair Occupational Health Division, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Putrajaya, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v10i30.463

Keywords:

Worker’s perception, COVID-19, Occupation, Safety

Abstract

Infectious disease pandemic, as in the previous coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly affected the industries in various aspects, including economic loss and work productivity. Although various measures were taken, industries in Malaysia are still lacking in occupational safety and health (OSH) preparedness for future pandemic. Hence, this study aims to investigate perceptions towards OSH compliance. Focus group discussions were conducted among employees to provide insights and opinions on the topic. The identified themes included preparedness plans for infectious diseases, implementation and compliance with SOPs at the workplace, barriers and facilitators to OSH SOPs, and improper recordings.

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2025-06-30

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Abdullah, N. N., Yasin, S. M., Abdullah Yasin , N., Al-Kubaisy, W., Nozmi, N., & Hair, A. F. A. (2025). Exploring Employees’ Adherence to Occupational Safety during a Pandemic: A qualitative study. Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, 10(30), 31–44. https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v10i30.463

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Vol. 10 No. 30 (2025): Jan / Jun

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