4. Conclusions and recommendations
Success factors influencing safety program performance had
been identified by some researchers to be management support.
In this current study it was found that among the influencing cluster
of factors determining the success of a safety management system
the most influential was the Personal Factor; and among the
sub-factors making up this cluster the prominent factor was safety
awareness. They are all concerned with the need of management to
get their employees more knowledgeable and informed about
safety issues. Better design and application of equipment and personal
protective equipment (PPE) could contribute to higher quality
of work. Employers could also consider reducing manual work
for future improvements in the safety and health of their employees.
Awareness on the right use of equipment or tools and wearing
the PPE correctly could reduce risks.