This paper is published in Volume-9, Issue-2, 2023
Area
Construction Engineering/ Safety Officer
Author
Aaron Jay D. Sison, Figueroa, Jayson L., Francisco, Vincent Paul M., Lopez, Raizel F., Manalo, Alannah Jane S., Membrillos, Mary Claire M., Aaron S. Malonzo, Carl Jason A. Coronel
Org/Univ
Don Honorio Ventura State University, Pampanga, Philippines, Philippines
Pub. Date
11 July, 2023
Paper ID
V9I2-1403
Publisher
Keywords
City Of San Fernando, Pampanga, Risk and Hazard Mitigation, Cement Related, Awareness, Safety Measure.

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Aaron Jay D. Sison, Figueroa, Jayson L., Francisco, Vincent Paul M., Lopez, Raizel F., Manalo, Alannah Jane S., Membrillos, Mary Claire M., Aaron S. Malonzo, Carl Jason A. Coronel. Risk and hazard mitigation of cement-related activities in the city of san fernando, pampanga: An investigation of construction workers’ awareness and propose safety measure, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Aaron Jay D. Sison, Figueroa, Jayson L., Francisco, Vincent Paul M., Lopez, Raizel F., Manalo, Alannah Jane S., Membrillos, Mary Claire M., Aaron S. Malonzo, Carl Jason A. Coronel (2023). Risk and hazard mitigation of cement-related activities in the city of san fernando, pampanga: An investigation of construction workers’ awareness and propose safety measure. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 9(2) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Aaron Jay D. Sison, Figueroa, Jayson L., Francisco, Vincent Paul M., Lopez, Raizel F., Manalo, Alannah Jane S., Membrillos, Mary Claire M., Aaron S. Malonzo, Carl Jason A. Coronel. "Risk and hazard mitigation of cement-related activities in the city of san fernando, pampanga: An investigation of construction workers’ awareness and propose safety measure." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 9.2 (2023). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

The construction industry in the Philippines is a major contributor to the economy of the nation, playing a significant role in the development of its infrastructure. One of the most significant and commonly used construction materials is cement, and workers are exposed to it. The use of cement on construction sites in the Philippines can pose several risks. These risks can include air quality issues, skin irritation, and inflammation of the airways due to the release of hazardous chemicals and dust. One of the major problems on construction sites in the Philippines is workers' safety. Construction sites often have dangerous conditions and other hazards. This study assessed the awareness of construction workers on the risks and hazards associated with cement-related activities. A sample size calculator was used in the selection of 193 respondents from different new construction companies in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. A survey questionnaire containing close-ended questions was validated by a psychometrician, safety engineer, and statistician and used to determine the awareness of construction workers. Furthermore, based on the results of the survey, the majority of the construction workers were aware of cement-related risks and hazards. And 53.89% of the respondents experienced headaches, 49.74% experienced eye irritation, 32.64% also experienced chest tightness, 65.28% of the respondents experienced skin itching and irritation, and 27.98% had a cough and phlegm. Lastly, 32.12% experienced difficulty in breathing. From here, the results suggest that construction workers must be made more aware of the health effects of cement exposure and utilization of personal protective equipment must be strictly imposed in the construction sites.