INTRODUCTION Health and safety are important responsibilities that every industry must consider. Health and safety are serious risks that companies face. These risks directly and indirectly affect business operations. Consequently, for a company to grow and prosper, it is pertinent that risks are effectively managed, because by managing business risks, an organisation's health, assets and opportunities will be secured and taken full advantage of (Kubitscheck, 2000). Logically, the oil and gas industry is one of the riskiest industries when it comes to health and safety of employees. Interruptions in oil production caused by fires and accidents easily lead to significant economic losses, and potential hazards to humans and the environment (Ahlang, 2005). Employees are also endangered to infectious disease , foodborne/waterborne illness , and wildlife and vector induced disease (Markussen, 2003). Working in oil refineries basically exposes employees to benzene and Natura...