Design of campus emergency response system in public health emergencies

Abstract

Safety and health are essential factors of any organization to ensure smooth and effective functioning. Occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness is vital in preventing occupational injuries and illness. Various programs have been implemented by the organization to increase the knowledge and awareness of OSH in the workplace, including among institution higher learning staff in Malaysia. A study was undertaken to identify factors influencing the awareness level of OSH among the staff of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Penang, Malaysia. A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to the staff through UiTM email and 193 staff were responded. The questionnaire covered 43 questions and was divided into 7 factors that influence awareness level. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and presented in descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the highest level of awareness factor was OSH policy, with a mean score of 4.90, while the lowest level was the safety and health committee, with a mean score of  3.90. The university management should increase the role of the safety and health committee to increase the safety and health programs such as safety talks, training, and campaign through posters and signage on the campus. OSH management is critical to prevent an accident at the workplace towards the development of a safety culture.