Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu; Charles Mburu; Benson Karanja

doi:doi:10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

| Peer-Reviewed

Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu, Charles Mburu, Benson Karanja

Published in Journal of Health and Environmental Research (Volume 5, Issue 1)

Received: 3 January 2019 Accepted: 29 January 2019 Published: 22 February 2019

Views: Downloads:

Download PDF

Share This Article

Twitter
Linked In
Facebook

Abstract

The Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) obligates employers to ensure the provision of occupational safety and health information and training to all persons in their workplaces. In spite of this requirement, the risk of occupational exposures among the healthcare workers remains high. The researchers aimed to determine whether occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness among health workers and health management hindered implementation of OSHA in public dispensaries and health centres, using Machakos County. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in February 2018 and involved 107 health workers in public dispensaries and health centres and 42 members of the Health Management in Machakos County. It involved physical observations, collection of data from respondents, and analysis of the data. Linear regression results indicated strong negative relationship between OSH awareness and hindrance in the implementation of OSHA. The prediction factor was -0.6400, p<0.05. These showed that one unit increase in OSH awareness predicted a decrease of 0.64 units of hindrance in the implementation of OSH Act. The null hypothesis, Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act is not affected by OSH awareness among health workers and health management, failed in favour the alternative hypothesis. The researchers concluded that lack of OSH awareness among health workers and management hindered implementation of OSHA in the selected facilities. The health workers and management should be trained in OSH. Regular OSH refresher seminars should be conducted and OSH information disseminated and displayed throughout the health facilities. OSH policy should be communicated through trainings and displays in health facilities.

Published in	Journal of Health and Environmental Research (Volume 5, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
Page(s)	1-7
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright	Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Role, Safety and Health Awareness, Occupational Safety and Health Performance, Public Health Facilities, Machakos County

References

[1]	International Labor Organization (2001). Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems: Volume II. International Labor Office (ILO): Geneva.
[2]	International Labor Organization (2010). Safety and Health at Work: International Labor Office (ILO): Geneva.
[3]	World Health Organization (2016). Health Workforce Requirements for Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals: Human Resources for Health Observer, 17. Geneva: WHO.
[4]	World Health Organization (2010). Health Worker Occupational Health. In: WHO (Ed) Occupational Health workers, Volume 2012. Geneva: WHO.
[5]	Alli, B. O. (2008). Fundamental Principles of Occupational Health and Safety. Geneva: International Labor Office.
[6]	European Union (2011). Occupational Health and Safety Risks in the Healthcare Sector: Guide to Prevention and Good Practice. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.
[7]	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2013a). Safety and Health Management Systems: Facts about Hospital Worker Safety- New York: U.S. Department of Labor.
[8]	Klevens, R. M., Edwards, J. R., Richards Jr, C. L., Horan, T. C., Gaynes, R. P., Pollock, D. A., & Cardo, D. M. (2007). Estimating Health Care-Associated Infections and Deaths in US Hospitals, 2002. Public health reports, 122(2), 160-166.
[9]	Ministry of Health (2010). National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Health Care Services in Kenya: Nairobi: MOH.
[10]	Nshunju, R. K. (2012). Compliance to Occupational and Public Health Requirements and Associated Factors in Barbershops and Hair Dressing Salons, A Case of Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Doctoral dissertation, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences).
[11]	Subhani, M. G. (2010). Study occupational health & safety management system (OHSMS) in Universities’ context and possibilities for its implementation: A case study of University of Gavle., Msc Thesis University of Gavle.
[12]	Ndejjo, R., Musinguzi, G., Yu, X., Buregyeya, E., Musoke, D., Wang, J. S. & Ssempebwa, J. (2015). Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2015, 913741-913741.
[13]	Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (2011). Safety and Health Management System Guidelines: Consultation Education & Training (CET) Division. Michigan (517) 322-1809.
[14]	Health and Safety Executive (2008). Successful Health and Safety Management. Retrieved from: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg65.htm.
[15]	Ndegwa, P. W. (2015). Perceptual Measures of Determinants of Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Programmes in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya (Doctoral dissertation).
[16]	Government of Kenya (2007). Occupational Safety and Health Act. Kenya Law Reform Commission, Nairobi: Government Printer.
[17]	Ministry of Health (2014a). Occupational safety and health policy guidelines for the health sector in Kenya. Nairobi: MOH.
[18]	Kenya Ministries of Health and IntraHealth International (2013). Report of the Occupational Safety and Health Risk Assessment. Nairobi: MsOH.
[19]	Ministry of Health (2016a). Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids and HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis in Health Care Facilities in Kenya 2011 – 2014. Nairobi: MOH.
[20]	Machakos CIDP (2015). County Integrated Development Plan, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.machakosgovernment.com/documents/CIDP.pdf.
[21]	Naissuma, D. K. (2000). Survey Sampling Theory and Methods. Nairobi: Nairobi University Press.
[22]	Mugenda, O. M & Mugenda, A. G. (2003). Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, Revised edition. Nairobi: Act press.
[23]	Ministry of Health (2014b). Human Resources for Health Norms and Standards Guidelines for the Health Sector. Towards Universal Health Coverage: The Kenya Health Strategic and Investment Plan, 2014 – 2018. Nairobi: MOH.
[24]	Wambilianga and Waiganjo (2015). Factors Influencing Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Regulations in Public Hospitals in Kenya: A Case Study of Thika Level 5 Hospital.
[25]	Kaaria, A. G. (2015). Factors Affecting the Implementation of Health and Safety in Supermarkets in Kenya. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 5(2), 223-281.
[26]	Rotich, L. C. & Kwasira, J. (2015). Assessment of Success Factors in the Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Programs in Tea Firms in Kenya: A Case of Kaisugu Tea Factory. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management. United Kingdom: Vol. III, 5, May 2015, ISSN 2348 0386.
[27]	Oluoch, I. et al (2017). Effect of Occupational Safety and Health Awareness on Work Environment in the Water Service Industry within Kisumu County – Kenya. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT).Volume 11, Issue 6 Ver. I (June. 2017), PP 35-41.

Cite This Article

Plain Text BibTeX RIS

APA Style

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu, Charles Mburu, Benson Karanja. (2019). Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Health and Environmental Research, 5(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

Copy | Download

ACS Style

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu; Charles Mburu; Benson Karanja. Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. J. Health Environ. Res. 2019, 5(1), 1-7. doi: 10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

Copy | Download

AMA Style

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu, Charles Mburu, Benson Karanja. Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. J Health Environ Res. 2019;5(1):1-7. doi: 10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

Copy | Download

@article{10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11,
  author = {Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu and Charles Mburu and Benson Karanja},
  title = {Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya},
  journal = {Journal of Health and Environmental Research},
  volume = {5},
  number = {1},
  pages = {1-7},
  doi = {10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.jher.20190501.11},
  abstract = {The Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) obligates employers to ensure the provision of occupational safety and health information and training to all persons in their workplaces. In spite of this requirement, the risk of occupational exposures among the healthcare workers remains high. The researchers aimed to determine whether occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness among health workers and health management hindered implementation of OSHA in public dispensaries and health centres, using Machakos County. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in February 2018 and involved 107 health workers in public dispensaries and health centres and 42 members of the Health Management in Machakos County. It involved physical observations, collection of data from respondents, and analysis of the data. Linear regression results indicated strong negative relationship between OSH awareness and hindrance in the implementation of OSHA. The prediction factor was -0.6400, pImplementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act is not affected by OSH awareness among health workers and health management, failed in favour the alternative hypothesis. The researchers concluded that lack of OSH awareness among health workers and management hindered implementation of OSHA in the selected facilities. The health workers and management should be trained in OSH. Regular OSH refresher seminars should be conducted and OSH information disseminated and displayed throughout the health facilities. OSH policy should be communicated through trainings and displays in health facilities.},
 year = {2019}
}

Copy | Download

TY  - JOUR
T1  - Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya
AU  - Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu
AU  - Charles Mburu
AU  - Benson Karanja
Y1  - 2019/02/22
PY  - 2019
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
T2  - Journal of Health and Environmental Research
JF  - Journal of Health and Environmental Research
JO  - Journal of Health and Environmental Research
SP  - 1
EP  - 7
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2472-3592
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
AB  - The Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) obligates employers to ensure the provision of occupational safety and health information and training to all persons in their workplaces. In spite of this requirement, the risk of occupational exposures among the healthcare workers remains high. The researchers aimed to determine whether occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness among health workers and health management hindered implementation of OSHA in public dispensaries and health centres, using Machakos County. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in February 2018 and involved 107 health workers in public dispensaries and health centres and 42 members of the Health Management in Machakos County. It involved physical observations, collection of data from respondents, and analysis of the data. Linear regression results indicated strong negative relationship between OSH awareness and hindrance in the implementation of OSHA. The prediction factor was -0.6400, pImplementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act is not affected by OSH awareness among health workers and health management, failed in favour the alternative hypothesis. The researchers concluded that lack of OSH awareness among health workers and management hindered implementation of OSHA in the selected facilities. The health workers and management should be trained in OSH. Regular OSH refresher seminars should be conducted and OSH information disseminated and displayed throughout the health facilities. OSH policy should be communicated through trainings and displays in health facilities.
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
ER  -

Copy | Download

Author Information

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu

Department of Health, Nyeri County, Kenya
Charles Mburu

Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya
Benson Karanja

Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya

Download PDF

Sections

Plain Text BibTeX RIS

APA Style

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu, Charles Mburu, Benson Karanja. (2019). Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Health and Environmental Research, 5(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

Copy | Download

ACS Style

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu; Charles Mburu; Benson Karanja. Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. J. Health Environ. Res. 2019, 5(1), 1-7. doi: 10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

Copy | Download

AMA Style

Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu, Charles Mburu, Benson Karanja. Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya. J Health Environ Res. 2019;5(1):1-7. doi: 10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11

Copy | Download

@article{10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11,
  author = {Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu and Charles Mburu and Benson Karanja},
  title = {Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya},
  journal = {Journal of Health and Environmental Research},
  volume = {5},
  number = {1},
  pages = {1-7},
  doi = {10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.jher.20190501.11},
  abstract = {The Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) obligates employers to ensure the provision of occupational safety and health information and training to all persons in their workplaces. In spite of this requirement, the risk of occupational exposures among the healthcare workers remains high. The researchers aimed to determine whether occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness among health workers and health management hindered implementation of OSHA in public dispensaries and health centres, using Machakos County. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in February 2018 and involved 107 health workers in public dispensaries and health centres and 42 members of the Health Management in Machakos County. It involved physical observations, collection of data from respondents, and analysis of the data. Linear regression results indicated strong negative relationship between OSH awareness and hindrance in the implementation of OSHA. The prediction factor was -0.6400, pImplementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act is not affected by OSH awareness among health workers and health management, failed in favour the alternative hypothesis. The researchers concluded that lack of OSH awareness among health workers and management hindered implementation of OSHA in the selected facilities. The health workers and management should be trained in OSH. Regular OSH refresher seminars should be conducted and OSH information disseminated and displayed throughout the health facilities. OSH policy should be communicated through trainings and displays in health facilities.},
 year = {2019}
}

Copy | Download

TY  - JOUR
T1  - Role of Safety and Health Awareness in Occupational Safety and Health Performance in Public Health Facilities in Machakos County, Kenya
AU  - Patrick Kinyanjui Njogu
AU  - Charles Mburu
AU  - Benson Karanja
Y1  - 2019/02/22
PY  - 2019
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
T2  - Journal of Health and Environmental Research
JF  - Journal of Health and Environmental Research
JO  - Journal of Health and Environmental Research
SP  - 1
EP  - 7
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2472-3592
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20190501.11
AB  - The Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) obligates employers to ensure the provision of occupational safety and health information and training to all persons in their workplaces. In spite of this requirement, the risk of occupational exposures among the healthcare workers remains high. The researchers aimed to determine whether occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness among health workers and health management hindered implementation of OSHA in public dispensaries and health centres, using Machakos County. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in February 2018 and involved 107 health workers in public dispensaries and health centres and 42 members of the Health Management in Machakos County. It involved physical observations, collection of data from respondents, and analysis of the data. Linear regression results indicated strong negative relationship between OSH awareness and hindrance in the implementation of OSHA. The prediction factor was -0.6400, pImplementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act is not affected by OSH awareness among health workers and health management, failed in favour the alternative hypothesis. The researchers concluded that lack of OSH awareness among health workers and management hindered implementation of OSHA in the selected facilities. The health workers and management should be trained in OSH. Regular OSH refresher seminars should be conducted and OSH information disseminated and displayed throughout the health facilities. OSH policy should be communicated through trainings and displays in health facilities.
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
ER  -

Copy | Download