Integrating Psychological Resilience into Fit-to-Work Protocols: A Phenomenological Study of Mental Health and Safety among Offshore Workers in High-Risk Industries
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The offshore oil and gas industry faces various challenges related to occupational safety and workers' mental health. This study aims to integrate psychological resilience into the Fit-to-Work (F2W) protocol as a holistic approach to improve work safety. Using phenomenological methods, this study analyzed the subjective experiences of 40 offshore workers in high-risk industries, consisting of managerial (8 people), supervisory and health (12 people), and field workers (20 people). Results showed that 72% of workers felt more confident after being found fit through psychological screening, while 18% admitted to being apprehensive about taking the test due to mental health stigma. The integration of psychological resilience was proven to reduce the risk of accidents due to human error by 25% and improve work concentration by 20%. This study contributes significantly to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and No. 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
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