Track: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

Abstract

The study proposed a tool that will determine the distribution of road traffic accidents in the city. Specifically, the Geographical Information System was introduced. GIS able to analyze a high density of road traffic accidents of 1276 RTA cases in Tagaytay City. The tool able to specify areas of the city that has a high concentration of RTA; furthermore, the tool also provided information that the distribution of RTA is in a dispersed pattern. SEM makes the statistical analysis. Where the relationship of factors is determined. The tool was able to verify that young ages have the risk of being the victim that will add to the victim’s count and high risk of fatality. Weather condition also shows as factors in the increase of RTA. The intense program for driving lessons and strict implementation driving licensure enrolment and proper planning of travel recommended. Also, real-time visualization for weather conditions recommended. Other studies suggest having vehicle technology to monitor real-time weather and safety parameters. A light-emitting diode that serves as a road guide light was indicated in the study.