Abstract: The Small Engineering Industries are the most hazardous industries due to their unique nature, and their industrials safety records in Tanzania are very poor. This study aimed to examine the status of occupational health and safety management of the small scale engineering industries in Tanzania but with special attention to Mbeya city. To examine causes of frequent occurrence of accidents, identify types of hazards faced by workers and finally explore on how safety rules and policies are being implemented in the industrial level. A total of 104 Small Engineering Industries were studied. Qualitative and Quantitative approaches were used as research methodologies that included interviews to employees and distribution of questionnaires. The findings revealed that the behavior of small engineering industries on occupational health and safety management are of grave concern, including the lack of provision of personal protective equipment and safety training. The main factors affecting occupational health and safety performance included poor safety awareness. The study proposed that the OSHA should play a vital role in legal enforcement and organizing safety training program.
Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety, Small Engineering Industries, Hazards, Causes.
Title: The Study of Occupational Health and Safety at the Small Engineering Industries in MBEYA City, Tanzania
Author: Wilson Benjamin KIUNSI
International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Technology
ISSN 2348-7593 (Online)
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