Occupational Hazards and Health Problems Reported by Workers in a Sawmill in Uyo, Nigeria

Johnson, Ofonime E.; Umoren, Queen M.

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“…15,17 The high prevalence of workplace-related health problems (55.3%) among the respondents in this study is not surprising in view of the sub-optimal compliance with safety practices by them. Similar to the finding in this study, high prevalence rates of workplace-related accidents/injuries and other medical conditions were reported in studies conducted in Nigeria 19,22,24,25 and other developing countries 8,12,13,14,26 with serious adverse effects on the quality of life of those affected (as well as their families), and their productivity. These findings underscore the need for government to closely monitor the sawmill operators' practices and ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.…”

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Knowledge of Workplace Hazards, Safety Practices and Prevalence of Workplace-related Health Problems among Sawmill Workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Awosan¹,

Ibrahim²,

Yunusa³

et al. 2018

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Introduction:Working in sawmills has been identified as one of the most dangerous occupations even in countries with high levels of compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of workplace hazards; safety practices and prevalence of workplace-related health problems among sawmill workers in Sokoto, Nigeria. Material and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 215 sawmill workers selected by multistage sampling technique. A set of pretested, intervieweradministered, structured questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Results:The mean age of the respondents was 29.3 ± 8.4 years, and they were predominantly males (99.5%). Whereas, less than two-thirds, 120 (55.8%) of the 215 respondents had good knowledge of sawmill workers' workplace hazards, most of them (80.9%) had good knowledge of prevention of exposure to the hazards. Conclusion:The poor knowledge of workplace hazards, suboptimal safety practices and high prevalence of workplacerelated health problems despite good knowledge of prevention of exposure to the hazards among sawmill workers in Sokoto, Nigeria, underscore the need for government to closely monitor the sawmill operators' practices and ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

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Knowledge of Workplace Hazards, Safety Practices and Prevalence of Workplace-related Health Problems among Sawmill Workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Awosan¹,

Ibrahim²,

Yunusa³

et al. 2018

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“…With an average daily work length of up to 10 hours, staying longer in such environment would most certainly expose workers to greater dangers, perhaps resulting in more health concerns. The hazards reported in the previous studies include musculoskeletal disorders, dizziness, low back pain, headaches, eye irritation, cough, and nausea [35,36]. Musculoskeletal disorders can cause increased absenteeism, costs, and injuries.…”

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Occupational fatigue and health of gas station workers: A review

Yin

Tan

Fan

2023

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BACKGROUND: Occupational health factors such as shift work, sleep, fatigue, and work environment jeopardise the health and safety of gas station workers. This calls for new research to investigate how the working environment and characteristics impact the occupational health of workers at gas stations. However, minimal research has been conducted in this field, especially those involving psychological and behavioural factors, occupational stress, and so forth. OBJECTIVE: This review was performed to investigate the present condition of the occupational risk of gas station workers in this safety-critical position. METHODS: Five databases (Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO) were searched for relevant peer-reviewed studies. Results were selected according to these criteria: studies on fatigue, shift work, sleep, and physical and mental health of gas station employees; published on or before November 11, 2021; papers in English. RESULTS: Twenty studies were considered for the final analysis. The results showed that shift work at gas stations leads to psychological and physiological problems. The psychological consequences included anxiety, stress, and depression, while the physiological consequences included biochemical changes and lifestyle consequences. CONCLUSION: Shift work and the specific working environment of gas station employees adversely affect their sleep, stress levels, physical and mental health, and turnover intention. This systematic review allowed us to consider the occupational risk factors that can lead to sickness or accidents and contribute to reducing these risk factors. Realistic countermeasures ought to be established and interventions must be explored to mitigate risks to life, property, and the environment in operating gas stations.

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“…Adeoye et al [23] reported that the issue of the use of PPE was not given serious attention in sawmills sampled in Osun State, as majority were not having the PPE required for sawmilling operations, except for three sawmills out of 10 that had one person each using hand gloves and one sawmill with two persons using goggle. Osagbemi et al [15], Bamidele et al [17], Agu et al [18] and Johnson and Umoren [19], in their studies of occupational hazards and health problems reported among Sawmill workers in the Nigerian cities of Ilorin, Osogbo, Abakiliki and Uyo, all reported a generally poor use of PPE.…”

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“…Tobin et al [15] reported that sawmills operating in Nigeria face the hurdle of providing work environments where control of hazards is not given attention. Osagbemi et al [16], Bamidele et al [17], Agu et al [18] and Johnson and Umoren [19], in their studies of occupational hazards and health problems reported among in their studies of occupational hazards and health problems reported among Sawmill workers in the Nigerian cities of Ilorin, Osogbo, Abakiliki and Uyo, all reported a generally poor use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Where the affordable nose mask is not provided for workers, it is hard to expect that the better suited, more expensive Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) would be.…”

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Assessment of Air Pollution and Health Hazard Associated with Selected Sawmills in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Stanley

Inuope

2021

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This study aimed to assess air pollution and health hazards around selected sawmills within Port Harcourt metropolis. The physicochemical parameters of the air at the sawmilling sites were determined using onsite air quality analysers. The microbiological parameters were determined using the settling plate technique and the isolates identified based on their cultural and biochemical characteristics. Results showed that estimates of the monitored physicochemical parameters varied with prevalent human activity, time of exposure and atmospheric conditions. At Rumosi, SO2, VOCs and TSP with a concentration 1.250 ppm, 550.500 ppm, 323.200 µg/m3 respectively exceeded the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEv) & World Health Organization (WHO) limit irrespective of the atmospheric condition, time and day of sampling, while the temperature, PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 with a concentration of 39.450oC, 209 µg/m3, 348.350 µg/m3, 0.181ppm respectively varied and was within the FMEv acceptable standard. At SARS Road Sawmill 1, VOCs, PM10 and TSP exceeded the FMEv limit while at SARS Road Sawmill 2, SO2, NO2, VOCs, PM10 and TSP exceeded the FMEv limits. Microbiological analysis revealed that the bioaerosols contained 12 bacterial genera (Aeromonas, Citrobacter, Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Klebsiella, Serratia, Pseudomonas, Proteus, Providencia, Shigella, Enterobacter and Bacillus) and 7 fungal genera (Penicillium, Fusarium, Geotrichium, Cladosporium, Rhizopus and Trichophyton and Aspergillus) with total heterotrophic bacterial count (THBC) and total fungal count (TFC) ranging from 2711-26980 CFU/m3 and 373-12851 CFU/m3 respectively. The study also showed that sawmills within Port Harcourt do not pay much attention to the provision and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as they were generally not provided. The sawmill workers commonly reported cough and chest pain which they admitted could be associated with their jobs. This study has shown that air around sawmill sites contains inhalable chemical and biological agents which could cause respiratory problems to workers with prolonged exposure and dose response. Sawmill operators should provide and enforce the use of PPE within their facility. It is recommended that sawmill workers and other visitors wear personal protective gadgets in the processing area of the sawmill factories. Further study to relate workers symptoms with emission is recommended.

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Occupational Hazards and Health Problems Reported by Workers in a Sawmill in Uyo, Nigeria

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Knowledge of Workplace Hazards, Safety Practices and Prevalence of Workplace-related Health Problems among Sawmill Workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Knowledge of Workplace Hazards, Safety Practices and Prevalence of Workplace-related Health Problems among Sawmill Workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Occupational fatigue and health of gas station workers: A review

Assessment of Air Pollution and Health Hazard Associated with Selected Sawmills in Port Harcourt Metropolis

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