Table 4 Attitudes of particleboard workers about overall workplace hazards and safety in Ethiopia
Variable | Total n (%) | Employment status (n = 159) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Permanent (n = 121) n (%) | Temporary (n = 38) n (%) | |||
Workplace is hazardous to health | 132(83) | 100(83) | 32(84) | 1 |
I should use PPE during work | 155(98) | 120(99) | 35(92) | 0.06 |
Employer has responsibility to reduce exposure of hazards | 143(90) | 109(90) | 34(90) | 1 |
All PPE has same level of protection | 77(48) | 46(38) | 31(82) | < 0.001 |
I should follow workplace safety rule | 143(90) | 118(98) | 25(66) | < 0.001 |
PPE is relevant in workplace | 153(96) | 119(98) | 34(90) | 0.04 |
Employer should supply PPE | 153(96) | 118(98) | 35(92) | 0.296 |
I should always use PPE | 148(93) | 112(93) | 36(95) | 0.925 |
Safety training is relevant | 137(86) | 113(93) | 24(63) | < 0.001 |
Safety professionals are relevant | 150(94) | 118(98) | 32(84) | 0.007 |
Feel satisfied with my work | 117(74) | 96(79) | 21(55) | 0.006 |