Occupational safety and health performance of the manufacturing sector in Jeddah Industrial Estate, Saudi Arabia: A 20-years follow-up study

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 11-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madbuli H. Noweir ◽  
Mustafa M. Alidrisi ◽  
Ibrahim A. Al-Darrab ◽  
Mohamed A. Zytoon
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Industrial Estate ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance

scholarly journals Legal Framework as a Determinant of Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Programmes in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya.

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Wanjiku Ndegwa ◽  
Wario Guyo ◽  
George Orwa ◽  
Robert Ng’ang’a ◽  
Elishba Muthoni Murigi
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Safety And Health

Recent trends in the organization of work have increased the risk of occupational safety and health (OSH) in Kenyan industries through exposure to hazardous substances, work related accidents and increased stress-related illnesses. According to International lab our organization (ILO) everyone is entitled to the right to safe and healthy working conditions and therefore the corpus of law in Kenya dealing with occupational safety and health should be embedded in the international OSH legal instruments. Specifically the occupational health and safety Act (2007) is expected to provide for safety, health and welfare of workers and all persons lawfully present at workplaces. The purpose of this study therefore was to investigate legal framework as a determinant of implementation of occupational health and safety programmes in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. It focused on six legal areas predicted as affecting implementation of OSH. These factors were national OSH policy, OSHA (occupational safety and health Act) familiarity with OSHA, government OSH inspections and audits, ease of implementation of OSHA, Government support in the implementation of OSH and OSHA implement ability. The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional survey design but however intended to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. A self administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 257 OSH officers drawn randomly from 735 manufacturing industries registered by Kenya manufacturers association. 252 questionnaires were received back and analyzed with the help of SSPS window version 21. Both correlation and regression analysis were conducted and the results showed that there was a positive significant relationship between legal framework and implementation of OSH programmes. 

Validation of A Tool to Measure Occupational Safety and Health Performance of Employees

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2977
Author(s):  
Osama Mohammad Abu Nawwas ◽  
Tengku Mohammad Ariff ◽  
NyiNyi Naing ◽  
Mohammad Mahmoud Alglilat ◽  
Mohammad Ahmed Issa Al-Hatamleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance

Human Factors Implications of Osha's Impact on Small Manufacturers

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-497
Author(s):  
James W. Knight ◽  
Douglas J. Harju
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Small Manufacturers

Small manufacturers often lack the necessary expertise to solve their occupational safety and health problems. A recent study examined the impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration upon small manufacturers. The findings of that study are reported here regarding their human factors implications. Recommendations to improve occupational safety and health performance are made.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE IS INFLUENCED BY JOB INSECURITY AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Dirga Lestari ◽  
Siti Maria
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance ◽  
Work Security ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p><span class="fontstyle0">The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence between Job Insecurity and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). It was expected that Job Insecurity was positively related to Job Performance and to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Some Firefighter And Rescue Department in East Kutai Regency sampled in this study and the result of the proposed hypothesis is acceptable. Job insecurity was in fact positively correlated with Job Performance and positively with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). However, results of this research indicate to improve the performance required not only the safety and personal health of employees physically but also the work security from the psychological side of within the workers themselves. This applies not only to firefighters but also to other sector workers. Limitations of the study are the use of a sample of only one hundred and twenty-six firefighter and a need for more in-depth interviews to more Firefighter And Rescue Department in East Kutai Regency.<br /></span></p><p><span class="fontstyle2">Keywords</span><span class="fontstyle3">: </span><span class="fontstyle0">Job Insecurity, Occupational Safety and Health, Performance</span></p>

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes on Practices of Occupational Safety and Health in the Informal Non-food Manufacturing Sector in Kampala City, Uganda

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Stephen Aurice Wekoye ◽  
Wilkister Nyaora Moturi ◽  
Stanley Maingi Makindi
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Kampala City ◽  
High Level

The informal non-food manufacturing sector is an engine of growth and development in both developed and developing countries. The sector is unregulated and unregistered in official government statistics. However this particular sector is faced with occupational safety and health hazards without preventive measures. The study assessed knowledge and attitudes on practices of occupational safety and health in the informal non-food manufacturing sector in Kampala City, Uganda. It adopted across sectional survey design that involved both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. A total of 424 firms were sampled from the 6 clusters of the informal sector. Respondents were moderately knowledgeable on hazards with 39.7% compared to 25.5% who reported high level of exposure. Overall the knowledge on occupational safety and health hazards was inadequate while attitude especially on the use of PPE was poor. There was a high level on knowledge towards hazard control measures by complying with the safety measures (PPE 52.6% and good housekeeping 54.4%) although no significant difference was observed in their adherence to control measures. Attitude towards the use of control measures was found to moderate with PPE 62.9% and good housekeeping 61.1% Creation of awareness, training, and application of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, inspection and enforcement by the relevant regulatory agency as well as proactive multi-media strategies to improve the situation is recommended.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE IS INFLUENCED BY JOB INSECURITY AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Dirga Lestari ◽  
Siti Maria
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance ◽  
Work Security ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p><span class="fontstyle0">The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence between Job Insecurity and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). It was expected that Job Insecurity was positively related to Job Performance and to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Some Firefighter And Rescue Department in East Kutai Regency sampled in this study and the result of the proposed hypothesis is acceptable. Job insecurity was in fact positively correlated with Job Performance and positively with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). However, results of this research indicate to improve the performance required not only the safety and personal health of employees physically but also the work security from the psychological side of within the workers themselves. This applies not only to firefighters but also to other sector workers. Limitations of the study are the use of a sample of only one hundred and twenty-six firefighter and a need for more in-depth interviews to more Firefighter And Rescue Department in East Kutai Regency.<br /></span></p><p><span class="fontstyle2">Keywords</span><span class="fontstyle3">: </span><span class="fontstyle0">Job Insecurity, Occupational Safety and Health, Performance</span></p>

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