IMPACT OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IN MAJOR TEXTILE COMPANY IN SRI LANKA

Abstract

This research looks at how the health and safety management system of ABC PLC, a major textile producer in Sri Lanka, affects employee happiness. The organizational performance factor that assures the health and safety of workers at work is the health and safety management system. It includes all of the rules, policies, and practices that businesses employ to control workplace safety and health risks. To gather information from the staff of ABC PLC, the research used a mixed-methods technique. Semi-structured interviews and surveys, as well as other quantitative and qualitative methodologies, were used in the data gathering. The poll included inquiries on employee satisfaction, health and safety management, and demographic data. To learn more in-depth about the opinions and experiences of the workers about the health and safety management system, semistructured interviews were performed. According to the report, the health and safety management system used by ABC PLC significantly improves employee satisfaction. According to the findings, workers who felt their workplaces had high levels of health and safety management were happier with their occupations than those who felt their workplaces had low levels of health and safety management. Employees indicated their pleasure with the safety measures in place and how they contribute to their work satisfaction in the qualitative data, which further corroborated this conclusion. The report also pointed out certain areas where the health and safety management system needs to be improved, including the availability of personal protective equipment, safety training, and safety awareness initiatives. The report suggests that ABC PLC make investments in these areas in order to improve the efficiency of the health and safety management system and further raise employee satisfaction. The study's result offers important information on the significance of the health and safety management system in raising employee satisfaction. Organizations may utilize the study's results to create and put into place efficient health and safety management systems that can improve employee satisfaction and overall organizational success.