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The importance of employee-engaged safety audits to reduce LTI and safety-related costs
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Objectives: This study explores the association between leading indicators such as employee participation and safety audits and lagging indicators such as LTI and safety-related costs over a ten year period, offering insights to guide workplace safety management and policy. Methods: The study employed a quantitative research design, analyzing data collected from a sample of the refractory industry company. Employee participation rates in safety audits were measured and correlated with Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and safety-related costs. Statistical methods, including regression analysis, independent samples t-test were used to determine the relationship between safety audit participation and safety performance indicators. Results: The study’s findings reveal that high participation rates in safety audits are associated with a reduction in LTI, highlighting the importance of involving employees in safety management programs. However, the influence of safety audit participation on safety-related costs remains ambiguous, necessitating further investigation into other variables. Conclusions: This study provides valuable insights into enhancing safety management practices by demonstrating the critical role of employee participation in safety audits.
Keywords:
employee participation
safety audits
LTI
safety-related costs
workplace safety
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