Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Standards of Employees Working for Water Programme in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province

Occupational health and safety have become a worldwide concern, particularly for those who operate in outdoor settings. Despite global attempts to address workplace safety and health issues, millions of work-related deaths occur yearly. The study assessed the occupational health and safety standards of the Working for Water employees in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province. The study was conducted in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality. A quantitative, descriptive research design was adopted. A total population sample size was used since there are only a few workers in the Working for Water programme in Tzaneen. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire with open and close-ended questions and ethical concerns were considered. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27.0. Results showed that most respondents (63.6%) were male workers, indicating that females are underrepresented in the WfW programme. The age group with the highest rate of respondents was 31-35 years age group with 50%. The results also showed that employees were not taken for medical examination before and during work and very little or no training was being provided so that they could be fully equipped for work. The chi-square test was statistically significant, as it showed that education level influences the awareness of the potential hazards associated with radiation (P=0.003,df =2). Data showed that the WfW project gave little attention to all Occupational Health and Safety practices. The researcher recommends that the WfW project on occupational safety management practices should be prioritized. Thus, employees should understand that safety and health practices are the responsibility of both management and staff, and this will increase the work environment safety.

Author dc:creator

• Nelushi, M. E.

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Tshivhase, S. E.
• Makhado, L.

• Knowledge
• Occupational accidents
• Occupational health and safety
• Work for water-employees

Statement dc:rights

• University of Venda

Language dc:language.iso

en

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http://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/123456789/2772

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oai:univendspace.univen.ac.za:123456789/2772