Model development for caring health and safety of garbage workers by civil state in Lamphun province

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a model of caring health and safety of garbage workers by civil state. The study was performed in 3 districts of Lamphun Province during October 2017 to September 2018. Five hundred and seven subjects from Pasang, Bannhong and Maeta district were selected. Four stages of community participation were employed, including 1) analysis of the health and safety problems and community needs, 2) activity planning, 3) implementation of the plan, 4) reflection and evaluation on the implemented practice. Data were collected using questionnaire, interview, observe, and field notes. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, standard deviation and Paired sample t-test. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The result of the study shows that the study subjects are presented with 4 action plans which 1) survey plan for garbage source and garbage workers 2) knowledge development plan for public health and local authorities’ personnel 3) knowledge development plan for community leader and 4) knowledge development plan for junk shop owners. Results show the most of garbage source from junk shop and the subjects were self-employee. The caring health and safety of garbage workers by civil state were improved by learning about the community problems, determining the appropriate format, method of operation, and roles of those participants in the community appropriately. The process must be joint work seriously, consistently and continuously.