ANALYSIS OF SAFETY CULTURE AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE STEEL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN UAE

BY

Deepak Viswanthan¹, Dr. Noor Un Nisa²

^1,2Exeed College, Westford Education Group, Sharjah

Abstract

Understanding safety culture in the steel manufacturing industry in the United Arab Emirate can be a complex and challenging process due to various hurdles and factors unique to the industry and the region. This includes cultural diversity, language barriers, high employee turnover, resource constraints, rapid growth, hierarchy and reporting structures, cultural perception of risks, diverse safety regulations, supply chain safety etc. This study provides an overview of a comprehensive research study conducted on the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) culture within the steel manufacturing industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), by conducting study in a steel manufacturing company operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. The research aimed to understand the existing OHS culture, its impact on operations, and to recommend strategies for improving workplace safety in this critical sector.