A confirmatory factor analysis of safety performance in technical and vocational institution in Malaysia
List of Authors
  • Burhanuddin MA , Zakir Hussain Ibrahim

Keyword
  • CFA, policy and procedure, awareness, participation, TVET

Abstract
  • Changes in work trends in a globalised environment have had an impact on higher learning institution trying to rebrand themselves as Technical and Vocational Institution. The institution involvement through which policies and procedures affected safety compliance and involvement through awareness and participation was identified using structural equation modelling (SEM). Prior to SEM, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to assess the fit of a hypothesized measurement model with the observed data. Researchers can determine the extent of the observed variables by measuring underlying latent constructs accurately. It allows for the identification and estimation of the relationships between the latent variables and the observed indicators. Using CFA researchers can evaluate the validity and reliability of their measurement instruments and ensure that they are measuring the intended constructs accurately. The findings show that safety leadership, attitude, and their interactions impacted safety knowledge and motivation. This paper aims to examine the influence of safety and health policies and procedures to awareness, thus, leading to participation within the polytechnics of Malaysia. Data were collected using simple random sampling using Google form. A total of 183 respondents gave feedback. The results revealed that safety and health policies and procedures have significance to both awareness and participations. The study contributed to the existing literature on safety performance. This study provides practitioners with helpful recommendations regarding the proactive techniques that can be utilised to improve safety performance and promote workplace safety.

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