Evaluating the Occupational Risk Reduction Adoption Behavior in Textile Sector: An Analysis Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

Abstract

This study examines the adoption of risk reduction practices in the weaving and spinning sub-sector of textile, in Faisalabad Pakistan by employing primary data. Theory of Planned Behavior support theoretical framework to examine the factors affecting adoption behavior. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is employed to extract indices on certain variables such as subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, awareness, organizational and government factors, whereas experience, and qualifications are demographic variables. Subsequently, a multiple regression analysis performed to investigates the relationships between various predictors including and the dependent variable, adoption practices for risk reduction. The regression analysis reveals that awareness, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and organizational factors adversely but significantly influence adoption, which shows the organizational fail to follow the labor act and OSHA regulation and employees have lack of awareness about acts and not properly follow the OSHA compliance.  Whereas government factors show significantly and positively effect on adoption. The model accounts for R² are 67.3% of the variation in adoption, underscoring the significance of both organizational and government factors in fostering adherence to risk reduction activities. These findings offer practical insights for organization seeking to improve safety and compliance in textile industry.