Abstract
Introduction: The pandemic has significantly changed the way people work in all industries. However, the oil and gas employees are uniquely impacted due to their specific nature of work. This study aims to describe the workplace adjustment in the oil and gas companies and how the workers perceived these adjustments.
Material and Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected via an online survey from oil and gas employees from November 9th to 23rd 2020. We asked the employees on their knowledge, attitude, practice, risk assessment in the workplace, and their perception on the new protocol. All analysis was conducted using SPSS.
Results and Conclusions: A total of 4,895 respondents was participated in the survey with the mean age ± SD was 39.88 ± 8.56 years, and the mean ± SD length of work was 12.37 ± 8.05 years. The majority of respondents were male, permanent workers, and work in the operation division. Respondents had a high level of knowledge and well attitude towards COVID-19, but they had some obstacles in complying to health protocols, such as lack of soap and clean water, unable to avoid contacts with other workers and families. These variables were found to be significant in increasing the risk of COVID-19 as perceived by the workers, i.e., unable to avoid meeting with coworkers, often checking the news related to COVID-19, unable to keep at least 1-metre distance, unable to wash hands regularly, and to wear masks all the time (p < 0,05).
Material and Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected via an online survey from oil and gas employees from November 9th to 23rd 2020. We asked the employees on their knowledge, attitude, practice, risk assessment in the workplace, and their perception on the new protocol. All analysis was conducted using SPSS.
Results and Conclusions: A total of 4,895 respondents was participated in the survey with the mean age ± SD was 39.88 ± 8.56 years, and the mean ± SD length of work was 12.37 ± 8.05 years. The majority of respondents were male, permanent workers, and work in the operation division. Respondents had a high level of knowledge and well attitude towards COVID-19, but they had some obstacles in complying to health protocols, such as lack of soap and clean water, unable to avoid contacts with other workers and families. These variables were found to be significant in increasing the risk of COVID-19 as perceived by the workers, i.e., unable to avoid meeting with coworkers, often checking the news related to COVID-19, unable to keep at least 1-metre distance, unable to wash hands regularly, and to wear masks all the time (p < 0,05).
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Safety and Health at Work |
| Volume | 13 |
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| Publication status | Published - 5 Feb 2022 |