Evaluation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems at Egerton University

Njeru, David Kago (2015) Evaluation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems at Egerton University. Masters thesis, Kenyatta University.

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Abstract

Despite the increasing level of interest in Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS), there have been few formal evaluation studies published. There is a relative paucity of information about how these systems work and how effective they are in preventing occupational injuries and diseases. The application OSHMS is based on relevant OSH criteria, standards and performance.. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the state of OSHMS at Egerton University in Kenya. Specifically, the study seeks to: determine the sources and types of hazards at the University; evaluate the level of implementation of OSHMS, and investigate the factors that influence its implementation. The study was conducted at Egerton University’s four campuses within Nakuru County. The method of study was a cross sectional descriptive survey research design. Data was collected using; observation lists, interview schedules and structured questionnaires. Findings showed that the sources of hazards arose were; Office work(15%), learning (8%),gardening /farming(7%) laboratory work(20%), construction (18%),maintenance and repair(18%) security(10%), teaching(9%) and electrical works(10%). The study identified the following as types of hazards; mechanical (23%), physical (13%), biological (11%), chemical (32%) psychosocial (5%) and ergonomics (16%).On the level of implementation of OSHMS, the study found that there was no OSH policy in place (0%), organization was at 60%, planning50% and implementation at 55%, monitoring and evaluation at 30% and. The factors that influenced implementation of OSHMS included; inadequate resources, lack of training; failure to carry out medical examination; Data were analysed qualitatively using Pearsons Product Moment Correlation and also statistical package for social science (SPSS) IBM version 20 computer programs. There was a strong correlation between training and illness r= 0.101there was a significant correlation between workers who fell ill at work place and the use of Personal Protective Equipments. The study recommended that an OSH policy document be developed, implemented and shared to the entire stake holders, There should be regular training of workers on OSH as stipulated in the OSHA, 2007, andthere is need to carry out regular medical examination of the workers as required by the law.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Geoffrey Obatsa
Date Deposited:	27 Apr 2017 10:39
Last Modified:	27 Apr 2017 10:39
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/1524

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