A structural model on the relationship between training, quality, health & safety at Mitchell drilling international.

Abstract

This study sought to develop a structural model on the relationship between training, quality, health & safety at Mitchell Drilling International. This study employed an explanatory - case study research design and the positivism as the research philosophy. The quantitative method was used as the research approach. The study used a sample size of 250 respondents. The research instruments for the study were questionnaires. The sampling technique employed was convenience sampling. The main research results for the study were that health and safety is positively associated with quality. Thus, the need to provide a safe and healthy work environment enables employees work efficiently and hence a culture of quality of fostered. The results also revealed that training and development of employees to a greater extent enhances job satisfaction. Thus, high engaged employees tend to highly motivated. In addition, the study also revealed that training is positively associated with health and safety. Therefore, maintaining a continuous surveillance of employees’ physical well-being, particularly their exposure to hazardous substances, is a vital component of ensuring early detection of potential health issues. The major recommendations were that, the managers mining firms to constantly and continuously train their employees so that their skills remain current. The management of Mitchell Drilling International should make regular equipment maintenance a top priority as this helps to prevent accidents on construction sites. The management is also recommended to embrace Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and focuses on enhancing equipment reliability, workplace safety, and productivity improvement.