Determinants of Occupational Safety and Health Management on Industrial Production in Tanzania: Evidence of Twiga Cement Company.

Nyange, Maria Lyimo (2023) Determinants of Occupational Safety and Health Management on Industrial Production in Tanzania: Evidence of Twiga Cement Company. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The Cement manufacturing industry is one of the most important industries for infrastructure development in many countries. However it is shown that cement manufacturing process involves hazardous operations that have potential to affect the health of employees, community and ecosystemm at large. In this regard, OSH management systems are seemed to be important in order to protect safety and health of employees as well as environment. Thus, the current study examined the impacts of OSH management system on production in Tanzania manufacturing sector particularly cement industries. The study guided by three theories namely: Human factor theory of Accident; Domino‟s theory of Accident; and Solow-Swam model of production. A sample size of 73 respondents applied and a case study design was adopted. Data collection conducted through questionnaires, interview, documentary review and physical observation and findings presented in form of means, percentages, frequencies and inferential statistics using binomial test. The findings indicated that the OSH management system OSH input cost OSH programmes such as trainings, inspection and health testing and OSH administration such as involvement of employees and the use of proper personal protective equipment have effect on production. The study concludes that, both OSH input cost, OSH programmes and OSH administration have effects on production in Twiga Cement Company. The study recommends effective implementation of these requirements as they have positive impact on production and employee‟s health in general. Keywords: Management Programs, Inputs Costs, Industrial production, Occupational Health and Safet

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