KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 5 No 9 (2026): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Implementation: The Role of Knowledge Management, Work Discipline, and Organizational Culture in the Chemical Industry

Adenan Adenan (Master of Public Health Program, STIKES Dharma Husada, Bandung, Indonesia)
Muth Mainnah (Bachelor of Public Health Program, STIKES Mitra Ria Husada, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jun 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) remains a persistent challenge in industrial sectors, particularly in developing countries where workplace accidents continue to occur despite the implementation of safety regulations. Objective: This study aims to examine how knowledge management, work discipline, and organizational culture influence the effectiveness of OHS implementation in the chemical industry in Indonesia. Method: This research applied a quantitative explanatory approach involving 300 employees from a chemical manufacturing company (PT X). Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression analysis, supported by tests of validity, reliability, and classical assumptions. Results and Discussion: The findings show that all independent variables significantly affect OHS implementation (p < 0.05). Organizational culture has the strongest influence (β = 0.410), followed by knowledge management (β = 0.308) and work discipline (β = 0.256). The model explains 65.5% of the variance in OHS implementation (R² = 0.655). Conclusion: These results indicate that OHS effectiveness is largely determined by the alignment between knowledge, employee behavior, and organizational values. Strengthening safety culture and encouraging behavioral-based safety practices are essential for improving sustainable safety performance in high-risk industries

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kesans

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Subject

Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...