Occupational Hazard Identification and Project Sustainability of Production Line Installation by Bralirwa Company Rubavu, Rwanda
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Occupational Hazard Identification, Project Sustainability, Production Line InstallationAbstract
Purpose: This study investigated the effect of occupational hazard identification on project sustainability of the production line installation by Bralirwa Company, Rubavu, Rwanda. The research aimed to bridge the empirical gap between hazard identification and sustainable project outcomes, offering insights for policymakers, project managers, and industry leaders striving for safer and more sustainable industrial development.
Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining descriptive and correlational designs, where purposive sampling was used to select relevant departments, followed by random sampling within departments to ensure proportional representation. Data were collected from 101 respondents out of a sample of 109, drawn from a target population of 150 employees, using structured questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews. Data were analyzed using SPSS, applying descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis.
Findings: The findings revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship between occupational hazard identification and project sustainability (mean = 4.81; F(1,99) = 49.99, p < .000), explaining 33.6% of the variance. The results indicate that effective hazard identification during project planning and implementation minimizes operational risks and unforeseen stoppages, enhancing economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It recommends digitizing hazard identification processes, investing in real-time monitoring technologies, and institutionalizing systematic hazard detection to promote sustainable industries.
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