Abstract
The need for effective safety systems, in preventing accidents on workplaces, has long been
recognized as a necessary part of doing business. This study is aimed to investigate the
occupational health and safety (OHS) status and emergency preparedness of textile industries
in the Korangi Industrial Area (KIA) of Karachi, Pakistan. The study has used a self-designed
and self-administered close-end quantitative questionnaire as a data collection instrument.
The study has gathered primary data of a total of 51 responses from 17 textile and garment
firms of KIA. Data was collected from three tiers of the organization, including top
management, middle management, and lower management employees. The study has used
descriptive statistics and specific inferential statistical techniques for data analysis. The
findings showed that there were apparent differences between top management, middle
management, and lower management viewpoints about their organization’s preparedness
status against emergency situations and OHS parameters. Top management considered
themselves satisfied with the current status, whereas middle and lower management staff
found themselves at higher risks of occupational injuries and hazards. Therefore, it has been
comprehensively concluded by the study that textile firms have to consider effective
approaches and OHS policies to ensure appropriate implementation and improved status of
emergency preparedness and OHS status
Rameez Khalid, Zulfiquar Ali Shaikh, Nasir Afghan. (2019) Safety Preparedness in the Textile Sector of Pakistan, Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, Volume-17, Issue-2.
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