Paul Muzei2024-10-102024-10-102024-08https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1756This study investigatedthe impact of health and safety programs on the performance of employees at Makerere University BusinessSchool,Mbale Campus, with a sample size of 40 respondents derived using the Slovin formula from 1960. The study's general objective was to examine how these programs influence employee performance. The specific objectives included: (i) exploring the relationship between the work environment and employee performance, (ii) assessing how health insurance affects employee performance, and (iii) evaluating the effectiveness of safety training programs in enhancing performance. The findings reveal that 57.5% ofrespondents are aged between 15-30 years, with an equal gender distribution (50% male, 50% female). Regarding marital status, 70% are single, while educational attainment shows that 50% have tertiary education or higher. The study concludes that the work environment significantly impacts employee performance, with health insurance contributing to reduced absenteeism and improved job satisfaction by 69.5%. Safety training programs positively influence productivity and compliance, though their overall impactis moderate, as indicated by a 0.145 correlation coefficient. The study recommends enhancing health insurance coverage to further reduce absenteeism and stress, improving safety training programs to cover broader topics and increase participation, and continuously evaluating these programs to ensure they meet the evolving needs of employees effectively.enThesis