Abstract
Introduction: The global pandemic COVID-19 has greatly affected all industries, including oil and gas. This study aims to provide lessons learned from oil and gas industry on how the pandemic COVID-19 has changed the work culture and how the employers faced the challenges from these adjustments.
Material and Methods: The study used qualitative approach using online focus group discussions (FGDs) with employer’s representatives from Health, Safety, and Environmental division. The groups were categorized based on the characteristics of the companies, e.g., number of employees, type of ownership.
Results and Conclusions: Six online FGDs with 20 companies were conducted. All companies abide the protocols as regulated from the Government. Nevertheless, there were variation in setting up screening and quarantine protocols for workers. The following areas were identified as common issues: authority of COVID-19 task force team, communication, risk assessment for workers, quarantine protocols, work environment management, and contact tracing in workers’ families. Several companies had innovation by holding routine health seminars for workers and their families, providing health information related to COVID-19 from and to workers, and giving rewards for those who need to work on the site. This study provides insights into the multiple ways that employers can adjust in their work culture in the era of COVID-19.
Material and Methods: The study used qualitative approach using online focus group discussions (FGDs) with employer’s representatives from Health, Safety, and Environmental division. The groups were categorized based on the characteristics of the companies, e.g., number of employees, type of ownership.
Results and Conclusions: Six online FGDs with 20 companies were conducted. All companies abide the protocols as regulated from the Government. Nevertheless, there were variation in setting up screening and quarantine protocols for workers. The following areas were identified as common issues: authority of COVID-19 task force team, communication, risk assessment for workers, quarantine protocols, work environment management, and contact tracing in workers’ families. Several companies had innovation by holding routine health seminars for workers and their families, providing health information related to COVID-19 from and to workers, and giving rewards for those who need to work on the site. This study provides insights into the multiple ways that employers can adjust in their work culture in the era of COVID-19.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | S187 |
| Journal | Safety and Health at Work |
| Volume | 13 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |