Occupational Health and Safety Management in Manufacturing Industries

Abstract

The study aims at analysing the occupational health and safety of Manufacturing Industries in South India by gathering information on health management, safety management, motivation, leadership and training, welfare facilities, accident statistics, policy, organization and administration, hazard control and risk analysis, monitoring, statistics and reporting. Data were collected by using questionnaires which were developed on health and safety management system. The data collected are analysed by using graphical and D&S method. The overall status shows that the performance on health and safety management system needs improvement in order to ensure a better working condition for the workers.