Knowledge, Attitude and Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Timber Factory Workers in Okada, Edo-State, Nigeria


Authors : ADIBE UCHECHUKWU JUSTUS; ABDULQUADRI AMINAT; ADEGBITE OMOLARA; ADENIRAN BLESSING

Volume/Issue : Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7299554

Abstract : This study discusses the possible hazards prevailing in the timer factory in Okada Edo state Nigeria. It further ponders upon the safety measures that could be taken in order to keep the labor safe. It aims upon the key factors including knowledge, attitude and the use of personal protective equipment required for the safe working environment of the labor. The past studies show that the much needed importance has not been given to this alarming and harmful working condition at work place. This study further investigates that what are the factors that affect the safety of workers. The purpose of this study is to enable the government to be aware of the precaution that it can take to keep the working environment safe, as the workers of timber factory will be at high risks of occupation if this equipment is not managed well.

This study discusses the possible hazards prevailing in the timer factory in Okada Edo state Nigeria. It further ponders upon the safety measures that could be taken in order to keep the labor safe. It aims upon the key factors including knowledge, attitude and the use of personal protective equipment required for the safe working environment of the labor. The past studies show that the much needed importance has not been given to this alarming and harmful working condition at work place. This study further investigates that what are the factors that affect the safety of workers. The purpose of this study is to enable the government to be aware of the precaution that it can take to keep the working environment safe, as the workers of timber factory will be at high risks of occupation if this equipment is not managed well.

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