ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES IN A MANUFACTURINGINDUSTRY

Abstract

Industrial Sector is of vital worth for economic development of every country.Likewise, in Pakistan, industrial sector holds for about 24% of GDP. For any sort of business, always there exists the possibility of an accident or any damage for employees’ health. For the very reason a dire requirement of a safety system arises (e.g. plan a strategy, authorize people and have unambiguous procedures); to administer such issues. Albeit a lot of research has been accomplished in construction sector; however, it is not comprehensive and even manufacturing sector research scope is limited to a small level. A labour normally spends most of his time at work place; therefore, work place must be safe and healthy; to evade any perilous impact regarding his safety concerns. This research is based on a case study conducted in a well renowned manufacturing industry of Pakistan. Pivotal focus of research is the assessment of health and safety practices and safety culture prevalent in manufacturing sector. A questionnaire survey would be performed to collect data regarding safety issues; so as to find out what is erroneous in Pakistan’s manufacture why they are so and what should be done for their correction of these fallacious practices.