Determinants of compliance to occupational safety and health standards in food manufacturing industries, Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya

Teresiah W. Njoroge; Alfred O. Odongo; Joseph M. Muchiri

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250905

Authors

Teresiah W. Njoroge Department of Community Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya
Alfred O. Odongo Department of Community Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya
Joseph M. Muchiri Department of Community Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250905

Keywords:

Compliance, Food manufacturing industries, Safety, Workplace

Abstract

Background: It is mandatory for all workplaces to prioritize the safety and health of their employees by adhering to OSH rules and regulations to prevent work-related illnesses, accidents, injuries, and fatalities. The study aimed to assess the determinants of compliance with occupational safety and health standards among employees in food manufacturing industries in Thika sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.

Methods: The research used an analytical cross-sectional study design. Stratified sampling techniques were utilized to select study respondents for this research. The chi-square test was used for bivariate analysis, and Binary logistic regression was also applied for determinants found to be significant in bivariate analysis. The cutoff for statistical significance was p<0.05. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically.

Results: From this study, the compliance rate to occupational safety and health standards was 76.5%. the provision of PPEs (OR=2, 95%CI=0.29-0.96), having a working experience of 1-4 years (OR=5.9, 95%CI=0.06-0.49) increased the odds of complying with occupational safety and health standards while being a male (OR=2.1, 95%CI=1.12-3.92) and having a primary level of education (OR=8.3%, 95%CI=2.28-30.53) reduced the odds of complying with occupational safety and health standards.

Conclusions: The compliance rate with occupational safety and health standards was 76.5%. From this study, the provision of PPEs, and having a working experience of 1-4 years increased the odds of complying with occupational safety and health standards while being a male and having a primary level of education reduced the odds of complying with occupational safety and health standards.

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