Safety Audit and Organizational Performance in the Fast Moving and Consumer Goods Industry in Kenya: A Case Study of PZ Cussons

Abstract

This study therefore sought to determine the influence of safety audits on organizational performance in the FMCG industry in Kenya, a case of PZ Cussons Kenya. The research was grounded on the social cognitive theory and safety climate theory. The research applied descriptive design to carry the study on a population of 215 top management workers, production personnel, marketing personnel as well as subordinate personnel of the PZ Cussons Kenya as provided by the Human Resource Department PZ Cussons. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data where descriptive statistics were employed in analyzing the data qualitatively and quantitatively. A regression model was also developed to show the relationship between the study variables. The study established that safety audit management practices helped the PZ Cussons Kenya meet its legal obligations and improve its performance. The organization had safety leaders across all teams and departments. The study also established that safety audit enhances compliance on internal regulations and help the organization to meet its safety obligations. The study recommends that there is need for the FMCG to carry safety audits regularly to establish the safety risks facing their organisations and come up with mitigation strategies.