International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 5
Available Online: 25 May 2025
Author/s:
Dela Cruz, Glenn Hyde Fernandez*
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Ylagan, Alex D.
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
One of the significant responsibilities of the hospitality and tourism industry including Agri-Tourism farm sites is the occupational health and safety of its stakeholders. Notwithstanding the existence of statutory and regulatory requirements and framework to ensure the safety and welfare of the employees, data regarding occupational safety and health here in the Philippines are limited. Due to labor-intensive characteristics of the Agri-tourism farm sites with the combination of agriculture and tourism activities, it is imperative to exert effort to integrate occupational safety and health programs and enhance the safety behavior and organizational commitment among employees. A descriptive correlational research design was utilized to investigates the relationship of occupational safety and health program implementation to the employees’ safety behavior and organizational commitment. Data were gathered from 243 employees from 24 DOT-accredited Agri-tourism farm sites in the Central Luzon Region that have been operational for a minimum of one year are the respondents. The study found that most employees in Agri-tourism farm sites are young, male, inexperienced, and occupy frontline or rank-and-file positions with limited formal education. Despite this, they are equipped with knowledge and training, enabling them to comply with safety regulations and demonstrate a proactive safety approach through training participation and teamwork. Employees show strong organizational commitment, driven by a sense of belonging and loyalty influenced by benefits such as training, professional development, and career growth opportunities. A significant relationship exists between occupational safety and health programs, employees’ safety behavior (safety compliance), and organizational commitment (affective). To address these findings, a sustainable strategic plan has been proposed to improve safety, foster employee well-being, and enhance commitment through targeted programs and continuous safety monitoring.
Keywords: Agri-tourism farm sites, occupational safety and health, safety behavior, organizational commitment, Central Luzon
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25058
Cite this article:
Dela Cruz, G. H. F., & Ylagan, A. D. (2025). Occupational safety and health on employees’ safety behavior and organizational commitment among Agri-tourism farm sites in Central Luzon Region: Basis of sustainable strategic plan for safe and committed human resource. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(5), 15-40. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25058
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