Accident Frequency and Supportive Perceptions: A Study in Ghana`s Work Environment

Relevant research in the accident and safety literature has demonstrated the impact of organizational climate on industrial accidents and safety related behaviours. There is paucity regarding the examination of the relationship between accident frequency and supportive perceptions (POS). The current study thus empirically investigated this relationship. Additionally, it examined the relationship with job satisfaction and compliance with safe work practices. To arrive at the intended examination, participants were divided into two categories: low and high accident frequency groups. Differences of statistical significance regarding their assessments on POS, job satisfaction and safe work practices were identified by a one-tailed t-test analysis. Workers in the low accident category indicated higher supportive perceptions than their counterparts in the high accident category. Correspondingly, they expressed more job satisfaction and were more committed to safe work practices. The findings thus have implications for safety management policies and are discussed.