A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Labour Workers Regarding Personal Protective Equipments in Baru Sahib, Distt Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

Introduction: Occupational health deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards. Personal protective equipment can help protect against many of health hazards. Knowledge of labour workers regarding personal protective equipment is one of the key factors to maintain the health and safety of workers. Aim of Study: The aim of study was to assess the knowledge of labour workers regarding personal protective equipments in Baru Sahib, Distt Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Material and Methods: Study was conducted in Baru Sahib, Distt Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used to assess the knowledge regarding personal protective equipments and purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 labour workers of Baru Sahib. Structured interview schedule was prepared to assess the knowledge regarding personal protective equipments. Results: The findings of study revealed that majority of labour workers 33(55%) had average knowledge, 20(33.33%) labour workers had good knowledge and below average knowledge was possessed by 7(11.67%) labour workers of Baru Sahib. In present study educational status, family per capita monthly income, type of work and nearby health facility had significant impact on knowledge of labour workers regarding personal protective equipments. Conclusion: It was concluded on the basis of the findings of study that labour worker has average knowledge regarding personal protective equipments.