THE ANTECEDENT PREDISPOSING CEMENT FACTORY WORKERS TO THE UTILIZATION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY EMPLOYERS IN NIGERIA
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
The cement industries are among the most vital industries for the Nigeria economy. Most of the workers engaged in cement factories are low income earners, subjected to rigorous and long working hours. They are exposed to hazards such as burns, dust, noise water and air pollution, machine injuries and toxic chemicals for the working population. This paper highlights the level of healthcare services provided by employers and how such services are utilized by the workers, depend on the consumers’ perception of the level of quality of care to prevent or ameliorate illness arising from occupational diseases, and if employer perceives there is a threat of occupational diseases that are severe enough to harm their productivity and profitability. The paper therefore recommended that employers of cement workers must ensure health education section in the factory to increase safety awareness of the workers and to ensure proper behaviours, emotional desires and make the desired changes without upsetting the factory programmes.
Authors and Affiliations
ONOHWOSAFE, S. Peter Ph. D. | Llecturer in the Unit of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Delta State University, Abraka. Tel.: 08036785002 eMail: hwosafe@gmail.com
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