Assessing the Effectiveness of Safety Induction on Road Accidents Control in Dar es Salaam.

Sylivester, Shadrack (2023) Assessing the Effectiveness of Safety Induction on Road Accidents Control in Dar es Salaam. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of safety induction on road accident control in Dar es Salaam. The specific objectives were to assess the involvement of traffic violation behavior in road accidents in Dar es Salaam; to examine the influence of types of safety induction on road accident control; and the last was assessing drivers’ awareness level of road accident control. The study was conducted in the Dar es Salaam Region as a case study, and the researcher used a formula sampling technique for data validity and reliability. Thus, public transport drivers both individual and corporate companies were involved with the sample size of 427 respondents. Questionnaires were used for primary data while document review was used for secondary data. The study involved quantitative analysis which was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. The study revealed that traffic violation behavior, often linked to corruption, negligence, and driving without valid licenses, plays a significant role in road accidents. However, a striking finding was the low participation in safety induction programs, with only 28.6% of respondents having received such training. Furthermore, the research indicated a widespread lack of awareness among drivers about road accident control. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive efforts to enhance road safety awareness and increase participation in safety induction programs, especially among public service drivers, and call for policy measures that prioritize driver welfare and responsible road behavior. Keywords: Safety induction, Corruption, Negligence, Induction programs

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 600 Technology > 658 Gerneral management
Divisions: Faculty of Business Management > Department of Accounting and Finance
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 28 Oct 2024 09:38
Last Modified: 28 Oct 2024 09:38
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/4398

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