Russell James O. Mendoza, Daniella A. Habibi,
Crisanta Iris Dei B. Hiwatig, Sheina Marie R. Macalalad,
John Patrick C. Malibiran, Levi Keach M. Tolentino and
Jeninah Christia B. Pulhin
College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas City, Philippines
Date Received: July 19, 2019; Date Revised: October 8, 2019
Occupational Hazards among Resort Hotel Workers in District IV of Batangas, Philippines 693 KB 3 downloads
Russell James O. Mendoza, Daniella A. Habibi, Crisanta Iris Dei B. Hiwatig, Sheina...
This study aimed to assess the occupational hazards among employees of selected resorts in District IV of Batangas Province. The study made use of descriptive method and utilized an adapted questionnaire which was distributed among 190 employees of the selected resort hotel in District IV Batangas province. Statistical tools used were percentage and frequency distribution, weighted mean and analysis of variance to interpret the results. Majority of the respondents were 30-39 years old, males, have been working in the resort for 4 – 6 years as room attendant. The respondents often experienced occupational hazards in relation to biological, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial. Employees of ages 18 to 29 years old, males, working for 4-6 years and working in rooms as attendant have encountered more hazards. It was found out that those working for 10 years and above have encountered more hazards in terms of ergonomic and physical aspect. Those who belong to other section (receptionist) encountered more hazards in terms of ergonomic.
Keywords: Occupational Hazards, Ergonomic Hazards, Physical Hazards, Biological Hazards, Psychosocial Hazard