FACTORS INFLUENCING WORKER COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) USAGE

Abstract

Study aims to identify and analyze factors influencing worker compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Data were obtained from scientific articles indexed in PubMed, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, MDPI, and Google Scholar databases with publication dates ranging from 2020-2025. The research methodology followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines for article selection, resulting in 20 articles meeting inclusion criteria. Analysis results indicate that PPE compliance is influenced by individual factors (knowledge, attitudes, risk perception), organizational factors (company policies, training, supervision, PPE availability), and social factors (colleague support, safety culture). These factors interact to shape worker compliance behavior. It is concluded that improving PPE usage compliance requires a multidimensional approach encompassing continuous education, adequate facility provision, strict supervision, and fostering strong workplace safety culture. These efforts are expected to reduce accident rates and enhance overall occupational safety.