Occupational Health Risks and Work Behavior Among Health Care Workers Within Selected Four Hospitals in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania;

ABSTRACT This study was set out to establish the statistical data gap, recommendations on findings variables on occupational health risks and work behavior in selected health facilities. Specifically the study wanted (i) to determine the level of occupational health risks; (ii) to determine the level of Work behavior (iii) to establish whether there is a significant difference in the level of occupational health risks and work behavior and (iv) to establish whether there is a significant relationship between occupational health risks work behavior in selected health facilities. The study employed a descriptive correlated design; target population was 2005, data was collected from 333 respondents using self administered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using frequency counts and summary statistics and Pearson’s correlation method. The study revealed that occupational health risks was moderate high (mean = 2.39) in selected health facilities, while work behavior was high (mean= 2.46) there is significant difference between level of occupational health risks and work behavior, there was no significant relation between occupational health risks and work behavior in selected health facilities. From research findings recommendations were made to government; (i) put in place a workers’ health policy for productivity and benefits of the organizations. (ii) establish occupational health and safety unit, section or department in each health facilities. And employer(iii) practice a good governance, transparency and accountability system with fair allocation of funds. (iv)involve employees in decision and practice safety and health interventions. (v) establish a comprehensive medical and psychological counseling program for workers. (vi) assigns roles for the various aspects of the workplaces.