5.2.

Inferential Analysis

Inferential statistics makes inferences about populations using data drawn from the

population. Instead of using the entire population to gather the data, the statistician will collect a

sample or samples from the millions of residents and make inferences about the entire population

using the sample.

Null Hypothesis 1

The employees are not aware about the safety measures which is implemented by the

Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Table 5.2.1
One-Sample t-test for whether the employees are aware about the safety measures which
is implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Statement N Mean Std. t value P value
Deviation

50 3.52 1.092 3.366 0.001**

Awareness of Safety
Measures

Source: Computed from primary survey

Note: **denotes significant at 1% level

The above table shows the results of One-Sample t-test for whether the employees are

aware about the safety measures which is implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

The calculated t value 3.366 and p value is 0.001 which is less than 0.01. Therefore the null

hypothesis is rejected at 1% level of significant. Hence it is concluded that the employees are

well aware about the safety measures which is implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation

Limited.
 Null Hypothesis 2

There is no significant difference between male and female employees with respect to

awareness of safety measures which is implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Table 5.2.2
Independent t-test for whether the employees are aware about the safety measures which
is implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Statement Gender N Mean Std. t value p value

Deviation
Awareness of Safety Male 37 3.49 1.146
13 3.62 .961
Female
Measures -.363 0.718
Source: Computed from primary survey

Table 5.2.2 reveals the Independent t-test for whether the employees are aware about the

safety measures which is implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The t value is

-.363 and p value is 0.718 which is greater than 0.05. Therefore the null hypothesis is accepted at

5% level of significant. Hence it is concluded that there is no significant difference between male

and female employees with respect to awareness about the safety measures which is

implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Null Hypothesis 3
There is no encouraging work environment which is provided by the Indian Oil
Corporation Limited in Chennai city
Table 5.2.3
One-Sample t-test for whether there is any encouraging work environment provided by
the Indian Oil Corporation Limited in Chennai city
Statements N Mean SD t P value
value
I am given training on regular basis with respect safety 50 3.32 1.33 2.69 .031*
measures to be adopted at the work place
I am provided with safety equipments required within the 50 3.42 1.21 2.44 .018*
work place
I am working on shift basis 50 3.42 1.26 2.35 .023*
Are you satisfied with the working hours (8-10 hrs) 50 3.44 1.19 2.59 .012*
I am provided with first aid kits and trained to do first aid 50 3.36 1.19 2.13 .038*
in case of emergency
I can view symbols, posters and other display boards inside 50 3.52 1.19 3.06 .004**
the premises with respect to the safety measures needs to
be followed
I have witnessed a major accident in the terminal in the 50 3.66 1.13 4.10 .000**
past 5 years
I was able to handle the emergency situation with courage 50 3.40 1.30 2.16 .036*
and knowledge
At the terminal i.e. my workplace is constantly checked for 50 3.48 1.12 3.00 .004**
the availability of safety equipments
My heads come for surprise checks to know whether I 50 3.48 1.31 2.58 .013*
handle the products safely
Are you satisfied with the safety measures implemented at 50 3.26 1.39 2.32 .000**
the terminal
I am motivated by the non monetary awards given by the 50 3.66 1.23 3.76 .000**
company for explicating my courage and uninterrupted
work
50 3.32 1.33 1.69 .034*
The company has taken extra insurance policies for the risk
covered in the terminal while I am working at it

Are you satisfied with the frequent updates given to you on 50 3.54 1.23 3.09 .003**
work place safety measures
Do you feel satisfied with the work environment you are 50 3.46 1.18 2.75 .008**
working presently
I feel my work place as safe as my home 50 3.50 1.14 3.08 .003**
Source: Computed from primary survey
Note: **denotes significant at 1% level; *denotes significant at 5% level

The above table shows the results of One-Sample t-test for whether there is any encouraging

work environment provided by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited in Chennai city.

It is identified from the above table , the statement of I can view symbols, posters and other

display boards inside the premises with respect to the safety measures needs to be followed (t

value = 3.06 and p value = .004), I have witnessed a major accident in the terminal in the past 5

years (t value = 4.10and p value = . 000), At the terminal i.e. my workplace is constantly

checked for the availability of safety equipments (t value = 3.00 and p value = . 004), Are you

satisfied with the safety measures implemented at the terminal (t value = 2.32 and p value = .

000), I am motivated by the non monetary awards given by the company for explicating my

courage and uninterrupted work (t value = 3.76 and p value = . 000), Are you satisfied with the

frequent updates given to you on work place safety measures(t value = 3.09 and p value = .

003), Do you feel satisfied with the work environment you are working presently (t value =

2.75 and p value = . 008) and I feel my work place as safe as my home(t value = 3.08 and p

value = . 003). The p values of all these statements are less than 0.01 and statistically significant

at 1% level. Hence it is concluded that the work environment which is provided by the Indian Oil

Corporation limited is encouragingly and productivity level also enhanced.

The statements of I am given training on regular basis with respect safety measures to be

adopted at the work place (t value = 2.69 and p value =. 031), I am provided with safety

equipments required within the work place (t value = 2.44 and p value =. 018),I am working

on shift basis (t value = 2.35 and p value = 0.023), Are you satisfied with the working hours

(8-10 hrs) (t value = 2.59 and p value = 0.012), I am provided with first aid kits and trained to
do first aid in case of emergency (t value = 2.13 and p value = 0.038) and The company has

taken extra insurance policies for the risk covered in the terminal while I am working at it (t

value = 1.69 and p value = 0.03). All these statements p values are less than 0.05 and statistically

significant at 5% level. It could be concluded that work environment which is provided by the

Indian oil corporations is satisfied the employees.

Null Hypothesis 4

There is no significant difference among the age group of the respondents with respect to
safety measures implemented at oil treatment with special reference to Indian oil
Corporation in Chennai city

Table 5.2.4
ANOVA test for whether there is any significant difference among the age group of the
respondents with respect to safety measures implemented at oil treatment with special reference
to Indian oil Corporation in Chennai city
Statement Age group N Mean Std. F value P value
Deviation
I am very much aware Up to 30 Years 15 3.13 1.187 2.484 .072
about the safety measures 31-40 Years 13 3.85 .987
implemented in the 41 - 50 Years 12 4.00 .853
terminal Above 50 Years 10 3.10 1.101
I am given training on Up to 30 Years 15 3.13 1.246 .240 .868
regular basis with respect 31-40 Years 13 3.23 1.235
safety measures to be 41 - 50 Years 12 3.50 1.624
adopted at the work place Above 50 Years 10 3.50 1.354
Up to 30 Years 15 3.13 1.187 1.295 .287
I am provided with safety
31-40 Years 13 3.77 1.235
equipments required
41 - 50 Years 12 3.08 1.240
within the work place
Above 50 Years 10 3.80 1.135
Up to 30 Years 15 3.53 1.598 .400 .754
I am working on shift 31-40 Years 13 3.15 1.214
basis 41 - 50 Years 12 3.67 1.073
Above 50 Years 10 3.30 1.059
Up to 30 Years 15 3.53 1.302 .130 .942
 31-40 Years 13 3.54 .967
Are you satisfied with the
41 - 50 Years 12 3.33 1.231
working hours (8-10 hrs)
Above 50 Years 10 3.30 1.418
I am provided with first Up to 30 Years 15 3.60 1.242 .407 .749
aid kits and trained to do 31-40 Years 13 3.23 1.301
first aid in case of 41 - 50 Years 12 3.42 1.165
emergency Above 50 Years 10 3.10 1.101
I can view symbols, Up to 30 Years 15 4.00 .845 1.186 .325
posters and other display 13 3.31 1.251
31-40 Years
boards inside the premises
with respect to the safety 12 3.25 1.215
41 - 50 Years
measures needs to be
followed Above 50 Years 10 3.40 1.506
Up to 30 Years 15 3.93 .884 .551 .650
I have witnessed a major
31-40 Years 13 3.38 1.325
accident in the terminal in
41 - 50 Years 12 3.58 1.084
the past 5 years
Above 50 Years 10 3.70 1.337
Up to 30 Years 15 3.33 1.113 .824 .487
I was able to handle the
31-40 Years 13 3.54 1.506
emergency situation with
41 - 50 Years 12 3.75 1.357
courage and knowledge
Above 50 Years 10 2.90 1.287
At the terminal i.e. my Up to 30 Years 15 3.53 1.187 .225 .879
workplace is constantly 31-40 Years 13 3.38 1.261
checked for the 41 - 50 Years 12 3.33 1.073
availability of safety 10 3.70 1.059
Above 50 Years
equipments
My heads come for Up to 30 Years 15 3.67 1.397 .562 .643
surprise checks to know 31-40 Years 13 3.23 1.301
whether I handle the 41 - 50 Years 12 3.75 1.215
products safely Above 50 Years 10 3.20 1.398
Are you satisfied with the Up to 30 Years 15 3.53 1.356 1.285 .291
safety measures 31-40 Years 13 3.38 1.557
implemented at the 41 - 50 Years 12 2.58 1.379
terminal Above 50 Years 10 3.50 1.179
I am motivated by the non Up to 30 Years 15 3.73 1.033 1.772 .166
monetary awards given by 31-40 Years 13 3.85 1.405
the company for 41 - 50 Years 12 3.25 1.422
explicating my courage 10 3.80 1.135
Above 50 Years
and uninterrupted work
The company has taken Up to 30 Years 15 2.87 1.407 .581 .631
extra insurance policies 31-40 Years 13 3.54 1.050
for the risk covered in the 41 - 50 Years 12 3.08 1.443
terminal, while I am 10 4.00 1.247
Above 50 Years
working at it
Are you satisfied with the Up to 30 Years 15 3.67 1.234 .709 .552
frequent updates given to 31-40 Years 13 3.46 1.391
you on work place safety 41 - 50 Years 12 3.83 1.030
measures Above 50 Years 10 3.10 1.287
Up to 30 Years 15 3.47 1.246 .271 .846
Do you feel satisfied with
31-40 Years 13 3.46 1.127
the work environment you
41 - 50 Years 12 3.67 .888
are working presently
Above 50 Years 10 3.20 1.549
Up to 30 Years 15 3.47 1.246 3.348 0.027*
I feel my work place as 31-40 Years 13 2.77 .927
safe as my home 41 - 50 Years 12 4.00 .953
Above 50 Years 10 3.90 1.101
Source: Computed from primary survey
Note: *denotes significant at 5% level

The above table shows that ANOVA test result for whether there is any significant

difference among the age group of the respondents with respect to safety measures implemented

at oil treatment with special reference to Indian oil Corporation in Chennai city. All the

statements p value except I feel my work place as safe as my home are great are great than

0.05. Therefore the null hypothesis is accepted at 5% level of significant. Hence it is concluded

that there is no significant difference among the age group of the respondents with respect to

safety measures implemented at oil treatment with special reference to Indian oil Corporation in

Chennai city.

The p value of I feel my work place as safe as my home is 0.027 which is less than

0.05. Therefore the null hypothesis is rejected at 5% level of significant. Hence it is concluded
that there is significant difference among the age group of the respondents with respect to Indian

oil Corporation in Chennai city.

Null Hypothesis 5

There is no association between gender and level of work environment among the

respondents in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai.

Table 4.2.5
Chi-Square test for whether there is any association between gender and level of work
environment in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai

Gender Level of work environment Total Chi- P value

Low Medium High square
value
14 5 18 37
Male 37.8% 13.5% 48.6% 100.0%
70.0% 62.5% 81.8% 74.0%
6 3 4 13
Female 46.2% 23.1% 30.8% 100.0% 1.415 0.493
30.0% 37.5% 18.2% 26.0%
20 8 22 50
Total 40.0% 16.0% 44.0% 100.0%
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Source: Computed from primary survey

Chi-Square test for whether there is any association between gender and level of work

environment in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai highlights the above table. The chi-square

value is 1.415 and corresponding p value is 0.493. The p value is greater than 0.05 and

statistically insignificant. Hence it is concluded that there is no association between gender

and level of work environment in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai.

Null Hypothesis 6

There is no association between Educational qualification and level of work environment

among the respondents in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai.

Table 4.2.5
Chi-Square test for whether there is any association between Educational qualification and level
of work environment among the respondents in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai
Educational Level of work environment Total Chi- P value
Qualification Low Medium High square
value
2 1 4 7
Up to HSC 28.6% 14.3% 57.1% 100.0%
10.0% 12.5% 18.2% 14.0%
7 4 5 16
UG 43.8% 25.0% 31.3% 100.0%
35.0% 50.0% 22.7% 32.0%
4 2 3 9
PG 44.4% 22.2% 33.3% 100.0%
20.0% 25.0% 13.6% 18.0%
2 1 8 11 9.396 .310
Professional 18.2% 9.1% 72.7% 100.0%
10.0% 12.5% 36.4% 22.0%
5 0 2 7
Diploma 71.4% 0.0% 28.6% 100.0%
25.0% 0.0% 9.1% 14.0%
20 8 22 50
Total 40.0% 16.0% 44.0% 100.0%
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Source: Computed from primary survey
Chi-Square test for whether there is any association between gender and level of work

environment in Indian Oil Corporation, Chennai highlights the above table. The chi-square

value is 9.396 and corresponding p value is 0.310. The p value is greater than 0.05 and

statistically insignificant. Hence it is concluded that there is no association between

Educational qualification and level of work environment among the respondents in Indian

Oil Corporation, Chennai.