Transition from OSHAS 18001 of 2007 to ISO 45001 of 2018 in the petroleum industry under resource-constrained settings: a SWOT-PESTEL analysis of NOIC Feruka, Zimbabwe · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Chifamba, Courage A.

Title

Transition from OSHAS 18001 of 2007 to ISO 45001 of 2018 in the petroleum industry under resource-constrained settings: a SWOT-PESTEL analysis of NOIC Feruka, Zimbabwe

Abstract

Background: Globally, the total injury rate in 2021 was 10% greater than in 2020. Organisations are adopting approaches to increase their safety, health and environmental performance. Such approaches bring success, failure, threats and opportunities as they operate under different settings. This study evaluates the adoption ISO 45001 of 2018 in the petroleum industry.
Objective: To determine motivational factors influencing the transition from OSHAS 18001 of 2007 to ISO 45001 of 2018 and challenges using a SWOT-PESTEL analysis for NOIC Feruka of Zimbabwe as a case study.
Methods and materials: A cross-sectional survey was done to 27 participants at NOIC Feruka of Zimbabwe located in Mutare. A structured closed-ended questionnaire and focus group discussion were used to collect data about the transition. Descriptive statistics were used to analyses questionnaire data. A SWOT and STEL analysis was used to analyse the impacts of the transition.
Key findings: Out-datedness of OSHAS 18001 was the main motivational factor for the transition. Difficulties in understanding the new standard was the main challenge faced during the transition. The transition brought integration and alignment with other standards (strength), a growing customer base possibly due to improved quality of products (opportunity). The complexity of the standard appeared to cause non-compliance (threat) through ignorance and lack of understanding. However, greater improvement on workers’ safety and well-being (social factor), adoption of new safety technologies (technological factor), improvement in environmental management (environmental factor) and compliance with both national and international OHS regulations (legislation) were reported.
Conclusion: The study shows a need for continual improvement in occupational safety and health management in the petroleum industry as new systems have their own weaknesses and bring in threats.

Key terms: occupational safety; performance standard; PESTEL; petroleum industry; SWOT;
Transition

Date

2023

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Occupational safety

Performance standard

Petroleum industry

Supervisor

Dr Kanda, A