The availability of occupational health and safety dimensions and their role in enhancing job commitment among workers of the gas and electricity distribution unit (Sonelgaz) – Hassi Bahbah, Djelfa Province
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Occupational health and safety, job commitmentAbstract
The study aims to examine the availability of occupational health and safety dimensions and their impact on enhancing job commitment among workers of the Gas and Electricity Distribution Unit "Sonelgaz" in Hassi Bahbah – Djelfa Province. The descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, and a questionnaire was administered to a sample of 40 workers. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings revealed that occupational health and safety dimensions are highly available, and there is a positive and statistically significant correlation with job commitment (r = 0.624, p < 0.01). Furthermore, simple regression analysis indicated that occupational health and safety account for 39% of the variance in job commitment. The study concluded that prioritizing occupational health and safety constitutes a fundamental factor in strengthening workers’ commitment and stability within the organization.
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