| This study was a quasi-experimental research design and was focused on auto manufacturing workplace safety. The purpose of this study was a follow up to a study that evaluated the effectiveness of safety and health programs in the workplace. The research instrument was consisted of thirty-three survey questions. Two research questions for this study were: (a) What was the relationship between the perceived effectiveness of safety and health measures at Volkswagen of America and overall organizational safety performance on all measures? (b) What was the relationship between the perceived effectiveness of safety and health measures at Volkswagen of America and factors such as job pressure, safety consciousness on the job, job satisfaction, years of employment and job characteristics? The answers to these questions revealed that safety and health programs reduce injuries in the workplace. Four hundred seventy-seven workers were selected to participate in the study. A total of 325 (68%) instruments were collected. Two hypothesis were tested and the following findings were noted: (1) Employees in all five locations had the same level of perception on each safety and health measure and there were strong relationship between the perceived effectiveness of safety and health measures at Volkswagen of America and overall organizational safety performance on all measures, (2) there were strong relationships between work-related injuries and selected job factors (job pressure, safety consciousness on the job, job satisfaction and years of employment). |
