Identification of Occupational Health Hazards and Assessment of Intervention Strategies in Working Environment in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development - Year 2021, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Occupational hazards present a major public health problem resulting in serious social and economic consequences that could be prevented if appropriate measures are taken. The focus of this paper is the identification of occupational health hazards and assessment of intervening strategies in the working environment in Minna metropolis of Niger state, Nigeria. Specific objectives are to ascertain the prevalence of occupational health hazards, to identify occupational health hazards common among workers in the small, medium, and large enterprises, and to assess the intervention strategies put in place by the management of such enterprises in addressing such hazards. This is necessitated given that the study of this kind is scarce in the area. Hence the is a felt need to carry out this research. Arising from this, the cross sectional design was adopted with the use of a questionnaire as the main instrument for data collection from a sample size of 385. Out of the sample size, only 222 questionnaires were returned for analysis. The data collected was analysised using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result was statistically interpreted. The study revealed that the prevalence level of workplace related problems among workers in Small and Medium enterprises is significantly high, there is a significant association between the levels of occupational hazards and workplace related health problems, there is little or no Health Intervention Support among respondents in Small, Medium and large enterprises in Minna, Niger State. The study recommends among others that workers should be properly trained and educated on the use of work related equipment to avoid health related accidents. Public health preventative services such as the provision of flu vaccines, and protective equipment may be one way of supporting workers in small and medium enterprises with acute seasonal episodes of health problems. Sani Isah Alhaji "Identification of Occupational Health Hazards and Assessment of Intervention Strategies in Working Environment in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd45104.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/45104/identification-of-occupational-health-hazards-and-assessment-of-intervention-strategies-in-working-environment-in-minna-niger-state-nigeria/sani-isah-alhaji
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Sani Isah Alhaji
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