The antecedents of the safety performance in the chemical industry of Thailand

Abstract

The prime objective of the paper is to determine the antecedents of the safety climates in the chemical industry of Thailand. The study is of the view that the Safety climate has not been distinguished by some studies with safety performance along with rate of accidents for organizational safety performance. Therefore, it makes the concept of safety performance very limited. In the context of the Thailand and particularly the chemical industry of the Thailand it is among the pioneer study. The study has used the survey-based methodology and the response ate of the current study is turned out to be 57.3 percent. Findings of the study have revealed the fact that the employees' behavior, which improves their personal health and safety, is represented by safety compliance. The behavior of employees in a way, which improves the health and safety of co-workers along with support for the objectives and goals are represented by safety participation. Major compliance refers to comply with equipment for personal protection before starting work and throughout work. These safety practices are the responsibility of employees for reducing the chances of occupational accidents. Safety behavior is contributed by careless working behavior. Therefore, it may influence safety performance.