1* Professor, Dept. of Mental Health Nursing, Teerthanker Parshvnath College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
2 Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Teerthanker Parshvnath College of Nursing , Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
3 Associate Professor, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, Teerthanker Parshvnath College of Nursing , Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
4 PG Tutor, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Teerthanker Parshvnath College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
5 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Nursing, Government Medical College (Moti Lal Nehru Medical college) Prayagraj, Swaroop Rani Nehru Chikitsalay Campus, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
6 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Received: 20th Mar, 2026 | Revised: 26th Apr, 2026 | Accepted: 16th May, 2026 | Available Online: 22th may, 2026
Background: Occupational hazards remain a significant concern in industrial environments, particularly in developing countries where safety education and awareness among workers may be inadequate. Workers employed in diaper manufacturing industries are exposed to multiple occupational risks including chemical exposure, dust inhalation, ergonomic strain, and mechanical injuries. Improving workers’ awareness through educational programmes is essential to enhance workplace safety and prevent occupational illnesses. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Workplace Hazard Awareness Programme (WHAP) on knowledge regarding occupational hazards among industrial workers in a diaper manufacturing firm in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India. Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research design was adopted. The study was conducted among 30 industrial workers selected using purposive sampling. Baseline knowledge regarding occupational hazards was assessed using a structured knowledge questionnaire consisting of 25 multiple-choice items. After the pre-test, participants received a Workplace Hazard Awareness Programme covering types of occupational hazards, preventive measures, safe work practices, and the use of personal protective equipment. The post-test was conducted after 1 week using the same questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were applied. Paired t-test was used to determine the effectiveness of the intervention, while Chi-square test was used to examine the association between knowledge and demographic variables. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Before the intervention, 73.3% of workers had moderately adequate knowledge and 26.7% had inadequate knowledge regarding occupational hazards. After the implementation of WHAP, all participants (100%) demonstrated adequate knowledge levels. The mean knowledge score significantly increased from 10.29 ± 2.75 in the pre-test to 22.06 ± 1.46 in the post-test. The calculated paired t-test value showed a statistically significant difference (t = 20.29, p < 0.0001). No statistically significant association was observed between pre-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables such as age, educational status, and work experience. Conclusion: The Workplace Hazard Awareness Programme significantly improved industrial workers’ knowledge regarding occupational hazards. Regular implementation of occupational safety education programmes is recommended to enhance workplace safety and prevent occupational injuries.
Keywords: Soccupational hazards, industrial workers, workplace safety, occupational health education, workplace hazard awareness programme.
How to cite this article: Toshniwal V, Usmani F, Masih P, Priyanka, Shashi, Ahmed N. Impact of a Workplace Hazard Awareness Programme on Knowledge Regarding Occupational Hazards Among Industrial Workers in a Diaper Manufacturing Firm in Northern India: A Pre-Experimental Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(49s): 1-7. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.49s.1
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Conflict of interest: None.