Comparative Analysis in the Variation of Personality Traits, Safety Behaviour and Performance of Workers in Local and Foreign-Based Operated Oil and Gas Companies in the Niger Delta
This study was aimed at comparing the personality traits and safety behaviour of workers in local and foreign-based operated oil and gas companies in the Niger Delta region. Questionnaires were developed to measure workers’ personality traits and level of safety behaviour. A total of 384 participants from local and foreign-operated companies participated in the survey. Descriptive statistic was used to evaluate the level of personality traits and safety behaviour among the workers. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to examine links between personality traits, safety behaviour and company type. Results showed workers in foreign-operated oil and gas companies scored higher on extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness, while workers in locally-operated companies had higher neuroticism. Workers in foreign-operated companies also demonstrated better safety participation and compliance, reporting fewer incidents. Findings from the study suggest that workers in local companies can benefit from stress management which can help locals reduce neuroticism, promote positive personality traits, and foster a safety culture. The study emphasizes the role of personality traits in safety, advocating tailored strategies for improved worker safety in the industry.
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