Investigating the nexus between safety training, safety rules and procedures, safety performance and protection against hazards in Pakistani construction companies considering its impact on textile industry

Abstract

The main aim of this research paper is to examine the linkage between safety training, safety rules and procedures, safety performance and protection against hazards in Pakistani construction companies related to its effects on the textile industry. The primary responsibility of the organization is to provide a safe workplace to the workers where workers do their work safely. The current study examines the relationship between safety training, safety rules & procedures and safety performance. A total of 450 workers from 15 companies participated in the study. A questionnaire survey was used to collect the data. The findings revealed that both safety training and safety rules and procedure were significantly and positively associated with safety compliance. The results propose that construction companies should give proper training to their worker in order to avoid any bad incidents. Similarly, adequate safety rules and procedures are essential for a safer work environment. The textile industry is a very important sector in Pakistan with a significant impact on employment and the labour market.