Impact of Employee Health and Safety on Performance of Manufacturing Businesses: A Case Study of Namanve Industrial Area

Abstract

The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an understanding of health and safety of employees in organizations. In order to achieve personal and professional goals, enhance the structure of the organization and to sustain one’s living conditions in an appropriate manner, it is necessary to take into consideration the aspects of health and safety of the employees. This is apparent that when employees feel safe and secure, they will be able to communicate well with the other members of the organization as well as carry out their job duties in a well-organized manner. Therefore, within the working environment, especially when the employees are engaged in hazardous occupations, it is vital for them to take precautions to promote health and safety. Furthermore, when communication takes place between the members of the organization in a polite and respectful manner, they feel safe. The main areas that have been taken into account in this research paper are, impact of employee health on performance and impact of employee safety on performance, health and safety policy, measures to promote good health conditions among employees, and measures to promote safety among employees. Human resources professionals are required to render a significant contribution in promoting health and safety of the employees. Health and safety of the employees are important concepts that need to be focused upon, in order to lead to effective growth and development of the organization and its employees. It is apparent that when employees will maintain good health and feel safe within the working environment, they will be able to render a significant contribution in the achievement of organizational goals. Health and safety of the employees are taken into account in terms of physical as well as psychological aspects. The employees need to maintain their health and safety physically as well as psychologically. Hence, for these purposes, it is vital for them to generate information and formulate measures. When they put into operation the necessary measures, they will be able to promote good health and safety. In most of the organizations, health and safety responsibilities are within the human resources department. In order to implement these responsibilities in an effective manner, the human resources professionals need to acquire an efficient understanding of health and safety responsibilities of employers, managers, supervisors and employees within the organization. They need to implement personal management policies to ensure all the members of the organization are aware of their responsibilities. Establish effective ways of meeting health and safety responsibilities and ensure the employees fulfill their health and safety responsibilities as defined in the organizational policies and programs (Health and Safety Guide, n.d.). In order to implement these policies and practices in an effective manner, it is vital to conduct research and identify the areas which need to be improved. When improvements are brought about or when changes need to get implemented, it is vital to ensure that they prove to be beneficial to the members of the organization. Keywords: Employees, Health, Organizations, Physical Health, Psychological Health, Safety