Effectiveness of Health Safety Training Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Prevention of Occupational Hazards among Construction Workers

Construction work is inherently hazardous, often involving activities that expose workers to falls, electrical injuries, slips, dust, vibration, noise, burns, and other physical, chemical, and biological risks. In India, the unorganized nature of the construction sector, poor educational status of labourers, and lack of structured training amplify the dangers faced on site. Despite legal frameworks and safety guidelines, compliance is often poor. Most workers are unaware techniques of hazard prevention and do not practice proper safety measures, resulting in frequent injuries and long-term health issues. The need for effective, structured training becomes critical. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of a specifically designed health safety training programme on the knowledge and safety practices of construction workers in Bangalore. Quantitative Approach and One group pretest and posttest design was adopted. Health safety training programme was developed and delivered by the investigator through lecture using PPT and AV aids. Structured interview schedule was conducted through Knowledge Questionnaire and Observational Checklist to collect the data from 60 constructional workers. The results revealed that the knowledge scores improved to adequate level (68.3%) and high level of practice (60%) after the Health Safety Training Programme. The findings were statistically significant. The knowledge and practices were significantly associated with age, marital status, experience, marital status, type of family and history of occupational injuries.