Raising Occupational Safety and Health Awareness of Air Conditioner Technicians in Metro City

Abstract

The partners in this community service program are residents of Metro City who work as air conditioner (AC) technicians. The main problems faced by the partners are their low awareness of the importance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), which often leads to neglect of safety and ignorance of the high risks of workplace accidents in their profession. Another problem is the lack of understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to their work, which can result in losses for themselves, customers, and the environment. These issues arise due to insufficient awareness and knowledge. The solutions implemented include raising awareness of the importance of OSH in AC work, providing counseling on workplace accident risks and their prevention, as well as delivering socialization and training on SOPs for AC installation, maintenance, and repair. The outcomes of the program show that the partners are now able to identify common problems in their work that were previously overlooked, have become more aware and knowledgeable about OSH, are better protected from workplace accidents, and are able to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of AC units according to established SOPs.