Relationship between Occupational Safety and Health, and staff satisfaction in the Water Service Industry in Kisumu County - Kenya.

Oluoch, Ibrahim; Ndeda, Jared O. H.; Njogu, Paul

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“…However, a safe working environment also offers a dynamic and fulfilling environment for the employees, making it a healthy workplace. (1,2) Any injury that comes from a work accident or from exposure to a single occurrence in the workplace is referred to as an occupational injury. An occupational disease results from exposure to one or more risk factors over time, whereas an occupational injury happens suddenly.…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Occupational Health Hazards among Sewage Workers in EL-Beheira Governorate

Saleh,

El lassy,

Madian

2023

Damanhour Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is considered one of the most treacherous sectors in the industrial field. Many workers still die each year due to poor awareness of workers about occupational health hazards. Aim: to assess prevalence and determinants of occupational health hazards among sewage workers in El-Beheira Governorate. Design: A cross sectional descriptive design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in all sewage water treatment stations in 14 Administrative centers in El-Beheira governorate which including 32 stations. Subjects: a convenient sample was used to select 400 sewage workers in the previously mentioned settings. Tools for data collection: Three tools were used for data collection, Tool (I): Sewage Workers Structural Interview Questionnaire, part socio-demographic characteristic of workers. Part (2) working profile related to workers. Part (3) Workers' occupational hazards knowledge structured interview sheet. Part (4) Worker's health status assessment sheet. Tool (II) Observational checklist of sewage workers regarding safety and health at work. It is composed of (5) parts. Tool (III) Workplace Stress Scale consists of (8) items that were used to measure job stress levels. Results: the studied workers were exposed to high levels of chemical hazards followed by biological, physical, and mechanical hazards. Skin problems were the common health problems, followed by respiratory problems and GIT problems. The main risk factors that affect workers health and safety were age, income, number of family members, years of experience, absenteeism at work, and presence of health clinic at workplace. Conclusion: most of the workers had a poor level of knowledge regarding occupational health hazards and personal protective equipment so most of them were exposed to all types of occupational hazards. Recommendations: Health programs should be conducted for both the workers and the relevant authorities regarding occupational health hazards and its prevention. Implement a standardized occupational health problems screening strategy and follow up visits. Periodic teaching programs to provide workers with adequate knowledge.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Occupational Health Hazards among Sewage Workers in EL-Beheira Governorate

Saleh,

El lassy,

Madian

2023

Damanhour Scientific Nursing Journal

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Intellectual Stimulation and Performance of Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya.

Kasse,

Guyo,

Muchelule

et al. 2024

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This study sought to examine the effect of intellectual stimulation on performance of water works development agencies(WWDA) in Kenya and to determine the moderating effect of legal framework on the relationship between the intellectual stimulation and performance of water works development agencies (WWDA) in Kenya. A descriptive research design and positivist research paradigm was adopted. The population of this study was the 116 projects in the 8 Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) while the unit of observation was 116 projects in the organizations. This study employed stratified random sampling in selecting the sample. The study used primary data collected using a semi structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 26. Qualitative data collected was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages. The study also computed correlation analysis to measure strength and the direction of linear relationship between variables. Regression model was fitted to the data to determine how the independent variable affect the dependent variable. The study further used hierarchical multiple regression models to measure the moderating effect of legal framework. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study found that intellectual stimulation had a positive and significant relationship with the performance of WWDA in Kenya. On the moderator, the study found that legal framework has positive significant moderating effect on the relationship between intellectual stimulation and performance of WWDA in Kenya. Based on the findings, WWDA should encourage intellectual stimulation among their leaders to improve their performance. This can be done by providing opportunities for employees to engage in creative thinking and problem-solving activities. Leaders should also encourage employees to challenge their assumptions and biases, and to explore new and innovative ways of doing things. It is also important for leaders to provide training and development opportunities for their employees, which can enhance their knowledge and skills. Furthermore, leaders should create a culture of continuous learning, where employees are encouraged to seek out new information and ideas. Additionally, there is a need to establish effective legal frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the management of public infrastructure projects, particularly those related to performance of WWDA in Kenya.

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Idealized Influence and Employee Performance in Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya

Alexi Kasse,

Guyo,

Muchelule

et al. 2024

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This study sought to examine the effect of idealized influence on employee performance in water works development agencies (WWDA) in Kenya. It was guided by Transformational Leadership Theory. A descriptive research design and positivist research paradigm was adopted. The population of this study was the 7 Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) while the unit of observation was 450 staff in the organizations. Krejcie and Morgan were used to determine the study sample size of 207 respondents. This study employed stratified random sampling in selecting the sample. The study used primary data collected using a semi structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 26. Qualitative data collected was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages. The study also computed correlation analysis to measure strength and the direction of linear relationship between variables. Multiple regression models were fitted to the data to determine how the predictor/independent variables affect the response/dependent variable. The study further used hierarchical multiple regression models to measure the moderating effect of legal framework. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study found that idealized influence has a positive and significant relationship with employee performance in WWDA in Kenya. On moderator, the study found that legal framework has positive significant moderating effect on the relationship between idealized influence and the employee performance in WWDA in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that WWDA should enhance idealized influence among their leaders to improve their performance. This can be achieved by developing a leadership style that exhibits strong ethical and moral values, and by consistently practicing what they preach. Leaders should also be seen as role models, which can inspire their subordinates to emulate their behavior. Additionally, there is a need to establish effective legal frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the management of public infrastructure projects, particularly those related to water service delivery. Further studies should explore the impact of other factors such as technology, funding, and political will influence employee performance in WWDA in Kenya.

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Relationship between Occupational Safety and Health, and staff satisfaction in the Water Service Industry in Kisumu County - Kenya.

Abstract: Fisher (1983). Since the population was <10,000, the formula by Mugenda & Mugenda, (2003)

Cited by 3 publications

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Prevalence and Determinants of Occupational Health Hazards among Sewage Workers in EL-Beheira Governorate

Prevalence and Determinants of Occupational Health Hazards among Sewage Workers in EL-Beheira Governorate

Intellectual Stimulation and Performance of Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya.

Idealized Influence and Employee Performance in Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya

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