Construction Safety Remains a Concern
Construction work involves a range of hazards, but safety practices can be overlooked when workers prioritize completing a project. In Dawan Kaler Village, construction and building work are among the economic activities supporting local livelihoods.
The article reports that some local construction workers had limited awareness of workplace risks and did not consistently consider PPE necessary, particularly when they viewed a task as short or relatively low-risk. Limited knowledge of hazard identification, accident prevention, and occupational diseases can increase workers’ exposure to preventable risks.
Construction hazards can include falling objects, slips and trips, falling materials, dust, noise, inappropriate equipment use, and falls from heights. The consequences of accidents can extend beyond physical injuries, potentially causing lost working time, higher medical costs, reduced productivity, and delays in construction activities.
One-Day Program Combined Education and Discussion
The Universitas Pendidikan Nasional team conducted the community service activity in Dawan Kaler Village, Dawan District, Klungkung Regency, Bali. The participants included local people working as construction workers, building project owners, and other parties involved in the construction sector.
The program used an interactive counseling and education approach. Rather than relying only on theoretical explanations, the team combined presentations with discussions about real problems encountered by workers at construction sites.
The educational materials covered several practical areas:
- The benefits of OSH for creating safer and healthier workplaces.
- Identification of hazards and potential causes of construction accidents.
- The effects of unsafe working environments on occupational health.
- Proper use of PPE, including helmets, protective glasses, gloves, work clothing, and safety shoes.
- Basic procedures for responding to workplace accidents.
- The importance of social security protection for construction workers.
The activity was held for one full day on July 15, 2026. Through case examples and interactive discussions, participants were encouraged to connect OSH principles with their everyday construction activities.
Workers Initially Had Limited OSH Understanding
The evaluation found that most construction workers participating in the program initially lacked a comprehensive understanding of OSH. Some participants considered PPE unnecessary when working on tasks they perceived as having low risks.
Participants also had limited knowledge about identifying hazards, preventing accidents, and providing basic first aid. These findings indicate that safety education needs to address not only formal rules but also everyday work habits.
Following the education and discussion sessions, participants demonstrated improved understanding of potential hazards. Risks that had previously been regarded as ordinary parts of construction work were increasingly recognized as issues requiring attention.
The participants also developed greater awareness that PPE and safety procedures are not merely formal requirements. They are practical measures intended to protect workers, colleagues, and the continuity of construction activities.
Simple Safety Practices Can Make a Difference
The Universitas Pendidikan Nasional team emphasized that OSH implementation can begin with simple and consistent practices. Workers can inspect equipment before use, wear PPE appropriate to the task, maintain clean and orderly work areas, avoid damaged equipment, and assess workplace conditions before starting a job.
The program also introduced basic responses to construction accidents. Workers were taught to ensure that the accident area is safe, move victims away from hazards when it can be done safely, seek assistance, and provide first aid according to the victim’s condition.
The article emphasizes that knowledge alone is not enough to establish a strong safety culture. Workers need opportunities to repeatedly apply safety practices, supported by supervision and continued education. The authors therefore recommend regular counseling, workplace assistance, and greater involvement from village authorities and relevant institutions.
Social Protection Is Part of Construction Safety
The program also addressed social security for construction workers, including daily, contract, and piece-rate workers. According to the article, understanding social protection is important because construction workers face risks that can produce both physical and economic consequences.
The education encouraged workers to view social protection as part of broader workplace risk management. Safety therefore involves not only preventing accidents but also understanding available protection when workplace incidents occur.
For Dawan Kaler Village, the authors recommend continued cooperation among workers, project owners, village authorities, higher education institutions, local government, and relevant agencies. Regular OSH education can help maintain workers’ knowledge and encourage more consistent compliance with safety standards.
Authors Emphasize Continuous Safety Education
The findings from I Komang Agus Ariana and colleagues at Universitas Pendidikan Nasional indicate that OSH education can strengthen workers’ understanding of construction safety. The authors’ discussion also makes clear that behavioral change requires continued support rather than a single educational intervention.
In their assessment, consistent OSH practices can help reduce workplace and occupational health risks while supporting productivity and worker welfare. Their recommendations focus on practical measures such as PPE use, risk identification before work begins, emergency procedures, social security participation, and recurring education.
Author Profile
The article was written by I Komang Agus Ariana, I Ketut Nuraga, Putu Budi Arnaya, I Dewa Gede Suryanatha Wibawa, and I Wayan Sutama, all affiliated with Universitas Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia. I Komang Agus Ariana is identified as the corresponding author. The published article does not provide the authors’ academic degrees or individual fields of expertise, so those details are not added here.
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