A Review : Relationship Between Mental Health and Safety Compliance Among Night Shift Manufacturing Workers

Abstract

Night shift workers in the manufacturing industry are at high risk of experiencing mental health disorders due to work rhythms that are misaligned with the body's natural biological clock. These disorders can lead to decreased compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) procedures, which are essential for preventing workplace accidents. This study aims to examine the relationship between mental health and compliance with OSH procedures among night shift workers in the manufacturing sector through a literature review. A narrative review was conducted using 10 national and international journal articles related to shift workers' mental health and OSH compliance. Articles were retrieved from PubMed, Google Scholar, and GARUDA databases using keywords such as "mental health", "shift work", "occupational safety", and "K3 compliance". The review found a significant relationship between mental health issues—such as stress, anxiety, and fatigue—and low compliance with safety procedures. Mediating factors such as social support, safety culture, and stress management training were also found to influence this relationship. The findings suggest that mental health among night shift workers has important implications for their compliance with OSH procedures. Psychosocial-based promotive and preventive interventions are recommended to improve overall workplace safety.