Abstract
The usefulness of health and safety education in disaster preparedness is a pivotal subject that demands rigorous exploration and analysis. The study examined the effectiveness of health and safety education in disaster preparedness. Proportionate random sampling technique was employed to select two hundred and fifty (250) employees in Lafarge Cement Plant, Ewekoro, Ogun state. A questionnaire created by the researcher served as the data gathering tool. Multiple regression analysis was used in the data analysis. The results show that health and safety education on accident prevention significantly impact disaster preparedness (β= .253; t =4.961; P<0.05); health and safety education on emergency response training significantly impact disaster preparedness (β= .308; t =8.851; P<0.05); health and safety education on supply chain resilience significantly impact disaster preparedness(β= .472; t =20.017; P<0.05); health and safety education on crisis adaptation significantly impact disaster preparedness (β= .382; t =11.186; P<0.05); health and safety education on regulatory Issue 2/2024 374 compliance significantly impact disaster preparedness (β= .084; t =2.085; P<0.05). Based on the above result, it is therefore proposed that organizations should incorporate comprehensive health and safety education programs into their curricula, this will ensure that individuals across various disciplines and professions receive foundational knowledge on accident prevention, emergency response, supply chain resilience, crisis adaptation, and to an extent, regulatory compliance. Such programs should be dynamic, reflecting the evolving nature of risks and disasters. Employers and workplace authorities should prioritize ongoing health and safety training for employees. This should include regular drills, workshops, and simulations to reinforce emergency response skills and crisis adaptation strategies.