Date of Publication

11-24-2011

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Health Social Science

Subject Categories

Social and Behavioral Sciences

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Thesis Adviser

Jesusa M. Marco

Defense Panel Chair

Cristina A. Rodriguez

Defense Panel Member

Myla M. Arcinas
Dennis S. Erasga

Abstract/Summary

This study aimed to describe the perceived risks and management of occupational health hazards among selected firefighters in Naga City. It determined how firefighters socio-demographic, level of knowledge, types and frequency of occupational health hazards experienced influenced their perceived risks of occupational health hazards. Furthermore, it determined how types and frequency of occupational health hazards experienced and perceived risks of occupational health hazards influenced the management of these job-related hazards among firefighters. Seventy firefighters (30 employed and 40 volunteers) coming from Naga City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Chin Po Tong Volunteer Fire Brigade, Inc. (CPTVFB) participated in the study. They were purposively selected and surveyed through the use of self-administered questionnaires. Results of the study revealed that majority of the firefighters in Naga City belong to young-aged group (18-19) and working as volunteer in firefighting services. Majority of the firefighters who belong in the middle-aged group and old-aged were employed firefighters. These firefighters have a moderate level of knowledge. Results also show that the most frequently occupational hazards experienced by the firefighters are the following (1) psychosocial (2) physical and (3) chemical hazards. They have never experienced biological hazards. In addition, these firefighters perceived risks of occupational health hazards moderately. Moreover, they chose to seek health care treatment from hospital or similar facilities. Furthermore, it was revealed that perceived risks of occupational health hazards is influenced by level of knowledge. Data also show that similar factors examined did not influence management of occupational health hazards.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Electronic File Format

MS WORD

Accession Number

CDTG005051

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

137 leaves : ill. ; 1 computer optical disc

Keywords

Industrial hygiene; Industrial safety

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