Wasana P L Sanduni, Weerasinghe S D N A M Amila Madhushanka, Hong Seung-Cheol
Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
Department of Emergency & Disaster Management, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
Ind Health. 2025 Apr 30. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2024-0187.
This study explores the safety culture among chemical laboratory workers in Sri Lanka's academic, industrial, and government sectors, examining how attitudes, practices, and perceptions influence safety practices, mitigate risks, and promote worker well-being. A cross-sectional survey of 267 laboratory workers was conducted between March 14 and July 14, 2024, using the Laboratory Safety Culture Survey. Data analysis involved t-tests, ANOVA, Tukey's post hoc tests, and chi-square tests to evaluate differences in safety culture components and participant characteristics. The findings revealed significant variations in safety attitudes and practices across the three sectors. Industrial laboratories exhibited stronger safety practices, including higher compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols, while academic and government sectors faced challenges due to limited resources and inconsistent safety practices. The study highlighted the need for sector-specific safety training, effective risk communication, and enhanced adherence to safety protocols, particularly in academic and government settings. Additionally, the importance of leadership in fostering a strong safety culture was emphasized, with active involvement from principal investigators and supervisors contributing to better safety outcomes. The results suggest that tailored interventions, adequate resource allocation, and increased leadership engagement are crucial for improving safety practices and sustaining a culture of safety across laboratories.
本研究探讨了斯里兰卡学术、工业和政府部门化学实验室工作人员的安全文化，考察态度、做法和认知如何影响安全实践、降低风险并促进工作人员的福祉。2024年3月14日至7月14日期间，使用实验室安全文化调查问卷对267名实验室工作人员进行了横断面调查。数据分析采用t检验、方差分析、图基事后检验和卡方检验，以评估安全文化组成部分和参与者特征的差异。研究结果显示，三个部门在安全态度和实践方面存在显著差异。工业实验室的安全实践更强，包括对个人防护装备（PPE）协议的更高遵守率，而学术和政府部门由于资源有限和安全实践不一致而面临挑战。该研究强调了针对特定部门进行安全培训、有效的风险沟通以及加强对安全协议的遵守的必要性，特别是在学术和政府环境中。此外，强调了领导在培育强大安全文化方面的重要性，主要研究者和主管的积极参与有助于取得更好的安全成果。结果表明，量身定制的干预措施、充足的资源分配以及增加领导参与对于改善安全实践和在各实验室维持安全文化至关重要。
