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Safety climate practice in Korean manufacturing industry
Jong-Bae Baek1, Sejong Bae, Byung-Ho Ham
1Department of Safety Engineering, Chungju National University, Chungju 380-702, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Hazardous Materials
|December 7, 2007
Summary
Korean manufacturing plants show high safety climate awareness, but face challenges like production pressure. Longer employment correlates with better safety climate, highlighting the need for management commitment and training.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial Psychology
- Manufacturing Engineering
Background:
- Safety climate is crucial in manufacturing, particularly in hazardous chemical industries.
- Understanding safety climate practices in Korean manufacturing plants is essential for improving workplace safety.
- Previous research has explored safety climate, but cultural adaptations for Korean contexts are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore safety climate practices and identify underlying problems in Korean manufacturing plants.
- To investigate variables influencing safety climate levels among managers and workers.
- To adapt and validate a safety climate questionnaire for the Korean cultural context.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 642 Korean manufacturing plants, with 195 (30.4%) participating.
- Data collection utilized e-mail, SQL-server, and mail, with a modified UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) questionnaire.
- The study analyzed factors influencing safety climate, including company size and length of employment.
Main Results:
- Both managers and workers demonstrated a generally high level of safety climate awareness.
- Key issues identified include inadequate safety procedures, production pressure, and rule-breaking.
- Length of employment was a significant factor influencing the level of safety climate.
Conclusions:
- Korean manufacturing plants exhibit high safety climate awareness, yet persistent issues require attention.
- Management commitment to safety rules, procedures, and effective training are recommended for improvement.
- Further research should explore the impact of cultural nuances on safety climate in industrial settings.
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