ENHANCING SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND BOOSTING PRODUCTIVITY IN PLASTIC MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NNEWI NORTH, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the influence of safety management on productivity enhancement within plastic manufacturing firms in Nnewi North, Anambra State. Specifically, it aimed to investigate the effects of safety culture on employee attitudes; the role of safety training in driving revenue growth; and the impact of management’s adherence to safety policies on employee performance. A review of relevant conceptual, theoretical, and empirical literature was conducted, with the study grounded in game theory. Using a descriptive survey research design, the research focused on a population of 420 employees at Afro-Asia Automobile & Plastic Limited in Otolo Nnewi. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires, and the results were analyzed employing descriptive statistics and simple linear regression techniques. The findings revealed that safety culture positively and significantly influenced employee attitudes in plastic manufacturing firms. Additionally, safety training was found to have a significant positive effect on revenue growth, while compliance with safety policies by management significantly improved employee performance. The study concludes that safety management substantially contributes to productivity enhancement in plastic manufacturing firms within Nnewi North LGA. Recommendations include that management should regularly provide training for employees on the proper use of tools and safe task execution in the factory to minimize the risk of hazards