ELECTRICAL OSH MANAGEMENT MODEL DEVELOPMENT FOR SMEs TO MINIMIZE WORK RELATED ACCIDENTS

Abstract

This study aims to develop a strategic and sustainable electrical Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management model tailored for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to reduce workplace electrical accidents. Given that electrical hazards account for over a third of industrial accidents in Indonesia, the study identifies key barriers to effective electrical OSH implementation through a mixed-methods sequential exploratory approach. A sample of 27 SMEs in Yogyakarta was analyzed using surveys, interviews, and safety audits. Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed nine critical inhibiting factors, including unsafe behaviors, lack of expertise, low motivation, and poor equipment maintenance. A five-phase management model was proposed and validated through expert and stakeholder evaluations, covering policy development, planning, implementation, inspection, and audit. The model was confirmed to be both practical and effective for improving electrical safety in SMEs..