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Occupational Hazards, Safety and Hygienic Practices among timber workers in a South Eastern State, Nigeria

Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine 2016年第3期4卷 63-71页

作者： Kevin C. Diwe Chukwuma B. Duru Anthony C. Iwu Irene A. Merenu Kenechi A. Uwakwe Uche R. Oluoha Tope B. Ogunniyan Ugochukwu C. Madubueze Ikechi Ohale Department of Community Medicine Imo State University Owerri Nigeria Department of Community Medicine Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu Nigeria Department of Community Medicine University College Hospital Ibadan Nigeria Department of Community Medicine Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki Nigeria

Background: timber workers, especially in developing countries, are faced with challenges of prevention and control of work place hazards and illnesses. Objective: To determine the awareness of occupational hazards, effects, safety and hygienic practices among timber workers in a South Eastern State in Nigeria. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive design that used the total population of timber workers involved in the processing and marketing of wood in three major timber markets in a South Eastern State in Nigeria. Data was collected using a pretested semistructured questionnaire. Descriptive analyses were done with frequencies and summary statistics. Results: The majority of the respondents were aware of the hazardous nature of wood dust (96%) and their main source of awareness was from personal experiences (55%). In spite of the fact that the predominant hazard effects in the majority were nose, throat irritation and cough (33%), the majority were of the opinion that the respirator was not important. Only 13% of the respondents that use personal protective equipment (PPE) always use them and the main reason for not using PPE is forgetfulness (38%). Proper hygiene and sanitation was poorly practiced, as all respondents indiscriminately disposed of waste wood (100%) and about one third (33%) did not have a bath after work each day. Conclusion: timber workers in our environment are faced with increased risks of diseases, accidents and challenges of protection and safety. As a consequence, there is a need for proper education and enforcement of consistent use of the different protective devices.

关键词： Knowledge Attitude Practice Occupational Hazard timber worker Imo Nigeria

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