Knowledge, attitude and safety practices of automobile repair artisans towards occupational hazards

A survey of selected artisans in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa-Ibom State

Authors

  • Akowe, Jacob Akowe University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Occupational hazards, Safety practices, Automobile repair artisans, Knowledge, Attitude

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and safety practices of automobile repair artisans toward occupational hazards (a study of selected artisans in Uyo metropolis). It was a cross-sectional study involving 100 artisans who were selected by simple random sampling technique. Self structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Data was analysed using frequency tables, percentages and mean scores. The study revealed from the grand mean score of 3.5 that the artisans had adequate knowledge of occupational hazards. Their attitude to occupational hazards was very poor with grand mean score of 1.99. The occupational hazards among them were burns, cuts and bruises, low back pains, musculoskeletal pains, and tiredness. The use of log to support jack when working under a vehicle was their major safety practice. However, the safety practices with grand mean score of 2.41 was rated poor as many of them do not use personal safety equipment when working. Health education of the artisans and the regulation and enforcement of safety standards in the automotive repair sector were recommended.

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2023-05-05

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Akowe, A. J. (2023). Knowledge, attitude and safety practices of automobile repair artisans towards occupational hazards : A survey of selected artisans in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa-Ibom State. Orapuh Academic Repository, OAR2305. Retrieved from https://orapuh.org/jr/index.php/acadrep/article/view/OAR2305

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