Behavioural and psychological characteristics of the participants
| Variables | N (%) |
| Use of PPE | |
| Yes 355 | 355 (70.4) |
| No 145 | 145 (28.8) |
| Type of PPE* | |
| Gloves 321 | 321 (63.7) |
| Helmet 225 | 225 (44.6) |
| Hard Boots 282 | 282 (56.0) |
| Nose mask/respirator 28 | 28 (5.6) |
| Overall 92 | 92 (18.3) |
| Reflective vest 57 | 57 (11.3) |
| PPE use frequency | |
| Always 45 | 45 (8.9) |
| During all procedures 141 | 141 (28.0) |
| Performing risky job 165 | 165 (32.7) |
| During OSHA supervisory visit 4 | 4 (0.8) |
| Reasons for not using PPE (n=145) | |
| Unavailable 111 | 111 (76.6) |
| Uncomfortable 32 | 32 (22) |
| Unaffordable 105 | 105 (72.4) |
| Presence of health and safety unit | |
| Yes | 18 (3.6) |
| No | 482 (96.4) |
| Smoking status | |
| Yes | 231 (45.8) |
| No | 269 (53.4) |
| Product smoked* | |
| Cigarette | 226 (44.8) |
| Tobacco leaf/manis | 17 (3.4) |
| Cannabis | 71 (14.1) |
| Drink alcohol | |
| Yes | 17 (3.4) |
| No | 483 (96.6) |
*Multiple responses.
OSHA, Occupation Safety and Health Administration; PPE, personal protective equipment.