Occupational health and safety management practices and employee‘s job satisfaction: Evidence from the Krachi East municipal assembly in the Oti region Occupational health and safety management practices and employee‘s job satisfaction: Evidence from the Krachi East municipal assembly in the Oti Region

Abstract

The study was conducted to examine the occupational health and safety management practices on employee‘s job satisfaction: evidence from the Krachi East Municipal Assembly in the Oti region. The study employed the descriptive research design and adopted the quantitative research approach. The population of the study was made of 132 staff of the assembly and a sample of 101 was selected for the study. A Structured questionnaire was used for data collection and the data was analyzed with descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and standard deviation and inferential statistics including standard multiple regression based on the objectives of the study. The findings of the study revealed that the employees are satisfied with their job. The study further revealed that the employees are indifferent about welfare management practices such medical, life and disability insurances and wellness programs at the assembly. Moreover, it was found that the working environment is conducive because that indoor air is of good quality, the physical layout is convenient and there is good light lighting at the office. Additionally, it was found occupational health and safety practices had a positive impact on job satisfaction. The study concluded that provision of welfare and workplace health and safety by the management of Krachi East Assembly helps to reduce high cost of hospitalization, provide conducive workplace atmosphere and enhance job satisfaction. It was recommended that management of the Krachi East Assembly should ensure a safe workplace with adequate ventilation to enhance the cognitive function in their employees