Abstract

This research evaluated the level of job safety in some selected organizations in Kampala,
Uganda. The study objective was achieved through descriptive, Cross sectional and
correlative survey designs. A study population of 484 was used, from which a sample
population of 219 respondents was derived using Slovene’s Formula. Data was collected
primarily using Self-Administered Questionnaires (SAQs) and structured Interviews.
Findings revealed that the level of job safety in selected Public and Private Organizations
in Kampala, Uganda was high with (mean = 2.97); implying that private and public
organizations in Uganda have high levels of job safety in terms of electronic and fire
safety, sanitation, tools and equipment and protection from hazardous materials.
Comparatively, sanitation ranked highest among all elements of job safety, in terms of
whether food is separated from hazardous materials with (mean = 3.46, std. dev =.720)
interpreted as very· high. The last ranked item was about whether smoke detectors
function properly with (mean = 2.44, std. dev = 1.062) interpreted as high. In conclusion,
the level of job safety among Public and Private organizations in Kampala, Uganda was
high. This means that private and public organizations in Uganda have high levels of job
safety in terms of electronic and fire safety, sanitation, tools and equipment and
protection from hazardous materials. This study recommends that different stakeholders
including government and Non-governmental Organizations need to put in place
mechanisms to ensure that employees are protected from work. The government should
put in place laws aiming at protecting workers against health issues associated with work
related Hazards.