DEVELOPMENT OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY OF PATTANI PROVINCE

Abstract

            This study the objective is to analyze and develop the Safety Management System in Provincial Electricity Authority of Pattani Province. The study was conducted among 70 employees. The information was collected by using questionnaire of 4 issues ; Personal information, Standards in the PEA Safety Management System (PEA-SMS), Safety behavior at work and Guidelines for developing the Safety Management System of the Provincial Electricity Authority in Pattani Province. Then the data was presented, analyzed and interpreted using statistical formula for statistical. The results showed the level of awareness in PEA-SMS, it was at a high level (90.80%). From 7 standards of PEA-SMS, the 5th standard, Safety activities. Employees are the most aware at 96.53%. For example PSC activities (PEA Safety culture). All employees must participate and it is everyone's responsibility. PSC activities will consist of Safety talks by Manager, Department heads, Supervisors and Professional Safety Officer, Warm up and doing KYT (Kiken Yoshi Training). Safety behavior at work. Overall, it was at a good level (X̅= 2.75). Found that when employees see things that are dangerous or may cause accidents to colleagues, Employees will notify others (X̅= 2.90). There is a relationship with empathic behavior of employees to emphasize and warn colleagues. If ignored or not complying with regulations or short cut steps work until someone is injured or died. There will be penalties according to the regulations of PEA and Laws. And Guidelines for developing the Safety Management System of the Provincial Electricity Authority in Pattani Province. Overall, at the highest level (X̅= 4.73), it was found that employees pay attention with safety at work (X̅= 4.87) the most. Correlated with the safety policy of the Chief Executives that gave priority to this issue as the rank continually. There are 2 points that must be taken into consideration in order to develop the PEA Safety Management System in Pattani Province: (1) Required Training on safety in related work (2) Adequate allocation of safety equipment and suitable for work (X̅= 4.63) Employees should be trained in safety courses relevant to the position. Raising awareness of safety and drills on a regular basis. Consider supplying tools and Provide adequate safety equipment. Control the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE). The results from this study can be used as a guideline for developing and improving the safety management system of the Provincial Electricity Authority in Pattani Province.