This study assessed the extent of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) implementation in hospitality laboratory classes at Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology – San Enrique Campus. Specifically, it examined students’ adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilization, equipment and tools safety procedures, fire safety and emergency preparedness, sanitation and hygiene practices, and hazard identification and risk control measures, while also identifying challenges in compliance and proposing an enhanced safety program. The study utilized a descriptive research design, employing a structured questionnaire administered to 100 Hospitality Management students. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, were used to determine the extent of OSH implementation and the challenges encountered. Inferential analyses, such as One-Way ANOVA, independent samples t-test, and Pearson’s correlation, were conducted to examine differences and relationships across demographic groups. Results revealed that OSH standards were generally implemented at a moderate to high level, with sanitation and hygiene practices being the most highly adhered to, and fire safety and emergency preparedness demonstrating the lowest compliance. The main challenges identified were lack of knowledge on PPE usage and inadequate training on equipment safety. No significant differences in OSH implementation were observed across age, sex, or year level. Based on the findings, a comprehensive safety program integrating training, drills, and monitoring was proposed to enhance compliance and reduce laboratory-related incidents.

Keywords: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), hospitality laboratory, PPE utilization, fire safety, student compliance, safety program