Abstract: The general objective of the study was to determine the influence of leadership on implementation of occupational health and safety programs in Thika level 5 hospital. The study targeted a population of 568 employees of Thika level 5 Hospital from which a sample of 113 respondents were drawn using 20% of the target population. The sample was selected using stratified sampling technique. The researcher collected primary data using a questionnaire while secondary data was collected through existing literature relevant to the study. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics to present and analyze the data. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistical tools namely frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation while inferential statistical tools such as correlation and regression were used to determine and explain variable relationship. A correlation analysis revealed a weak positive relationship between health and safety training and implementation of occupational health and safety programs. The study findings revealed that there was a statistically significant positive relationship between leadership in OHS. The study recommended that workplaces and working environments should be planned and designed to be safe and healthy, the management should show support, commitment and facilitate health and safety programs through visionary leadership in occupational health and safety.
Keywords: Leadership, Occupational Health, Safety Programmes.
Title: Influence of Leadership on Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Programs in Thika Level 5 Hospital
Author: Hirbe Solle Malle, Dr. Joyce Nzulwa
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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