Occupational Health and Safety Measures of Selected Manufacturing Industries in Mysuru

: The purpose of the study on occupational health and safety measures of selected manufacturing industries in mysuru. Occupational health and safety measures prevent workplace hazards, accidents, injuries, and diseases. Effective practices improve employees‟ physical and mental well-being, which enhances organizational performance. Creating a safe work culture can help a company run smoothly and effectively. The manufacturing sector can be considered one of the most dynamic areas of the economy. It plays a very vital role in the economic development of the country. The manufacturing companies cannot achieve long-term growth unless their employees are motivated, healthy and efficient. The employer must implement safety and health standards, regulatory requirements; management must also ensure that all employees have adequate knowledge and skill to develop their competencies to prevent workplace accidents or hazards and the implementation of safe working practices.

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Research Gap
In spite of the increase in research on Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Mysuru, very few studies were found in the manufacturing companies of Mysuru. It is revealed that there is a death of research on Occupational Health and Safety measures in Manufacturing Companies especially in Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Overall this research was consequently motivated by a common requirement to discuss the research gap and to suggest the measures of Occupational Health and Safety that are required for the employees in selected manufacturing companies in Mysuru.

Objectives
• To study the workplace health and safety policies implemented in selected manufacturing companies. • To identify the safety protocols used in selected companies of manufacturing companies.
• To examine the working conditions for employees and the precautionary measures by the employer to reduce workplace hazards.

Research Methodology
The main aspect of research is the methodology accompanied by the researcher to conduct the study. It enables the researcher to carry out several tasks to gather the data needed for the study. They require different techniques, tools, and many sources of information to comprehensively work for the input data and the results outcome data. As a result, the research methodology serves as a framework for conducting the study. The research used descriptive method with a combination of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods adopted to conduct research work. A comprehensive health and safety management systems many components were given weights based on the observations. Data was gathered from many sources, including records, certificates, and pertinent documents. Discussions were undertaken with all relevant safety department officials, members of the safety committees of the various departments, as well as other managers and staff members in the departments, to obtain additional clarifications.      Table 3 indicates the distribution of the marital status of respondents. It is observed that more than 80 percent of employees are married (82.2%), and the rest of the respondents (17.8%) are unmarried. Hence it is inferred the majority of employees are married in selected companies.

Distribution of Respondents by Educational Qualification
Table.5 indicates the distribution of respondents by occupational status in selected manufacturing companies. It is observed that out of 100 respondents 50.7 (50.7%) respondents working in different production processing departments categorized as others, 14.7 (14.7%) are supervisors, 11.1 (11.1%) are engineers, 11.1(11.1%) are managers, 5(5%) are technicians, and rest of the respondents 4.4 (4.4%) are quality control inspector. The ten Managers and Engineers are the respondents from each industry respectively.

Findings
This study and data found that the employees may fall into a chronic disease for long-run, due to 8 hours working in the manufacturing unit and inhaling chemical breath, it would impact their respiratory systems, and they become deaf due to continuous sound and vibrations of the machines, and also some dermatitis diseases from chemical exposures are not fully evaluated, it would be harmful effect like skin burn and skin disease.

Suggestions
Study suggested starting a counseling center at the workplace because psychological factors are more important in human beings, and if they start a separate counseling center at the company campus, it would be great help for the employees, if the employee faces any distress and it would be reflected in the production. If the counseling is provided at the right time for the distressed employee, the employee will motive to work and reduce the accident.

Conclusion
The study concluded that the safe working conditions ensure the safety and well-being of all employees in order to achieve productivity and overall efficiency in manufacturing companies. The manufacturing companies cannot achieve long-term growth unless their employees are motivated, healthy, and efficient. The employer must implement safety and health standards, regulatory requirements; management must also ensure that all employees have adequate knowledge and skill to develop their competencies to prevent workplace accidents or hazards and the implementation of safe working practices. A safe workplace is one in which workers' physical, intellectual, and social well-being is encouraged and maintained to the greatest extent possible. As a result, creating a productive and secure work environment is critical.