An investigation of the safety, health and environment (SHE) cost structures: a case of Windmill Pvt Ltd

Abstract

This project aimed at investigating the safety, health and environmental (SHE) cost structures at Windmill Pvt Ltd. The problem of increased SHE costs at Windmill Ltd was the main thrust which prompted the need for the research. The research was done using both primary and secondary data sources, using the questionnaires and interviews as the research instruments. The questionnaires used for gathering data were administered by the researcher, achieving a total response rate of to 90%. Interview response rate was 100%. The researcher used a population sample of forty (40) using the stratified random sampling technique. Recommendations made from this research are that although more benefits are accrued fro SHE programs, manufacturing companies are facing various challenges in implementing these programs. From the research findings the researcher recommended that there should be segregation in respect of the level of authorisation of SHE expenditures as a control measure to ensure minimisation of the risk of misappropriation of funds and manipulation of data. The management should be committed to the pre-evaluation and pre-assessment of SHE programs before implementation to be cost effective and for cost justification. For the sake of strengthening the reliability and the validity of the results revealed before, the study could be simulated in other sectors of business.