Examining the Effect of Occupational Health and Safety Practices on Improving Workplace Safety Outcomes

With an emphasis on important elements, such as safety regulations, training initiatives, hazard identification, employee involvement, and leadership dedication, the research investigates how occupational health and safety (OHS) practices might enhance workplace safety results. The research investigates the impact of successful OHS initiatives on workplace injury rates, given the importance of workplace safety. Surveys were used to obtain data on OHS procedures and safety outcomes from a sample of 9500 employees in various sectors. The IBM SPSS software version of 29.0 was utilized and data were analyzed using independent t-tests to compare safety outcomes between organizations with different levels of OHS adherence, descriptive statistics to summarize the features of the data, and chi-square tests to assess the relationship between safety practices and injury rates. According to the results, there is a substantial correlation between reduced injury rates and important elements like thorough safety training, frequent risk assessments, and active employee participation in safety procedures. Additionally, when compared to organizations with less comprehensive OHS practices, those that exhibit leadership commitment, cultivate a strong safety culture, and follow industry-specific safety requirements have superior safety outcomes. To lower workplace accidents and the resulting financial and human consequences, the research highlights the significance of these critical elements. The results suggest that further research could explore the integration of technology in OHS practices and investigate the long-term impact of evolving safety regulations on workplace safety outcomes.