Employer and employees' perceptions on implementation of health and safety regulations in the platinum mining sector of South Africa

Abstract

Maintaining occupational health and safety (OHS) is always a priority in many organisations. The purpose of this study was to investigate employer and employees’ perceptions on the implementation of OHS regulations in the Platinum mining industry in South Africa. Using questionnaires, data was collected from 22 employers and 153 employees in the platinum mining industry. The data was subjected to a number of statistical analyses including one way ANOVA. Findings from the research indicated that even though employers and employees have a positive perception on implementation of OHS regulations, there is still a mismatch between implementation and execution of the policies. Consequently, many suggestions are not always turned into actual action to maintain the OHS of employees. Key words: Perceptions, implementation, safety and health.