Occupational Health and Safety Measures in the Automobile Component Manufacturing Sector: Evidence from Myunghwa India Private Limited

Dr. N. Venkateswaran1, Mr Sanjay J2
1Dr. N. Venkateswaran, Professor and Dean Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai - 6001232

2Mr Sanjay J , Student, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai - 600123

ABSTRACT:Occupational health and safety (OHS) represents a cornerstone of responsible human resource management, particularly within manufacturing environments where workers are routinely exposed to physical, mechanical, and environmental hazards. This study investigates the OHS measures implemented at Myunghwa India Private Limited, an automobile component manufacturer located in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu. Using a structured questionnaire administered via Google Forms, primary data were collected from 192 employees across various departments through convenience sampling. The research employs a descriptive design and applies non-parametric statistical tools — including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, Spearman's rank correlation, Chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and one-way ANOVA — to examine relationships between safety practices, training effectiveness, health monitoring, and employee satisfaction. Key findings reveal that while safety awareness is relatively high (91%) and the majority of employees have undergone safety training (92%), a significant proportion (88%) reported experiencing workplace accidents. Furthermore, 29.1% of respondents strongly disagreed that occupational health policies are effectively implemented. The study concludes that targeted improvements in safety communication, training quality, and health monitoring frequency are essential to bridging the gap between policy intent and ground-level outcomes.

Keywords: Occupational health and safety; manufacturing industry; safety training; health monitoring; automobile components; workplace accidents; employee well-being