Factors influencing compliance with personal protective equipment use among manufacturing workers: A literature review

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance is a crucial aspect of workplace safety in the manufacturing industry. Non-compliance increases the risk of workplace accidents and occupational diseases, which can negatively impact workers' health and productivity. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing PPE compliance among manufacturing workers through a literature review by examining scientific articles retrieved from Google Scholar using keywords such as "Compliance," "Factors," "Personal Protective Equipment," and "Manufacturing Industry.". The results show that several factors affect PPE compliance, including education, knowledge, attitude, safety awareness, supervision, policy enforcement, and PPE availability and comfort of PPE. Additionally, a strong workplace safety culture plays a crucial role in reinforcing PPE use. Improving compliance requires a combination of safety training, effective policy enforcement, and providing comfortable PPE. Strengthening these aspects can enhance adherence to safety regulations, reduce workplace hazards, and create a safer working environment in the manufacturing industry.