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The impact of occupational safety and health programs on employee productivity and organisational performance in Zimbabwe

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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programs are essential for ensuring the well-being of employees in the workplace. In Zimbabwe, where workplace accidents and injuries are prevalent, OSH programs have become increasingly important. The aim of this review is to examine the impact of OSH programs on employee productivity and organizational performance in Zimbabwe. Articles were searched from different databases notably PubMed, African Journals Online, Science Direct, Scopus, Springer, Google Scholar and Sage Publications. Key words such Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Employee Productivity and Organisational Performance and abstracts were used used to measure the relevance of the paper to the topic understudy. The paper analyzes various studies conducted on the subject and provides an overview of the current state of OSH programs in Zimbabwe. The review finds that OHS programs have a positive impact on employee productivity and organizational performance. The review posits that implementation of OSH programs in organizations reduce workplace accidents and injuries, which can lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. The review indicates that OSH programs can improve employee morale and job satisfaction, leading to increased retention rates and improved organizational performance. However, the review also highlights some challenges faced by organisations in implementing effective OSH programs in Zimbabwe. These challenges include a lack of resources, inadequate training and lack of awareness among employees about the importance of OSH. The paper concludes by giving recommendations for organizations looking to implement effective OSH programs.

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Shabani, T., Jerie, S. & Shabani, T. The impact of occupational safety and health programs on employee productivity and organisational performance in Zimbabwe. Saf. Extreme Environ. 5, 293–304 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42797-023-00083-7

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