Qualitative Study of Social Support for Occupational Safety and Health in the Informal Sector of Limestone Processing in Gunungkidul, Indonesia

Law enforcement, commitment, leadership and monitoring of behavior are factors in the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Social environmental factor of workers is a potential that needs to be identified for improving the implementation of OSH. The qualitative research with respondents were executors of OSH programs, community leaders and workers. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. Data analysis was carried out using factors that influence occupational health behavior with the Lawrence theory approach. The results that the predisposing factor for knowledge workers are limited. Availability of personal protective equipment is an enabling factor. Strengthening factors, namely the coaching support from Puskesmas, the activeness of health cadres. Limited understanding of implementation, absence of work monitoring and continous appeals and social support are obstacles to the implementation of OSH. Social support who have the potential to optimize the implementation of providing information, motivation and monitoring the implementation of OSH.