Henry Sawyerr | Kwara State University, Malete-ILORIN (original) (raw)

Papers by Henry Sawyerr

This study, with a case study of Sokoto Cement, Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Leather Factory, i... more This study, with a case study of Sokoto Cement, Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Leather Factory, investigated the magnitude and extent of occupational health and safety status among small and medium scale industrial workers in Sokoto Metropolis in Nigeria.
The overall annual prevalence of work related injuries was 17.5/50 exposed workers, with 18/50 and 16.2/50 among small and medium industrial workers, respectively. Nine (17.1%) of the injured respondents were hospitalized, accounting for 40% hospitalization of more than 24hours. 27(53.9%) of the injured respondents were absent from work for more than 3 days period. There was one (1) death as a result of work related injuries in the last 12 months. The significant contributing factors for work related injuries in both industries were young age less than (<30years); job experience categories were observed as follows, 5 years or less in the present job, working 48 hours or less per week, lack of workplace supervisor, sleep disorder and job dissatisfaction.
Young age, job experience category, lack of experience, and sleep disorder were observed increased factor in risk of work related injuries. Working 48 hours or less, lack of work place supervisor, and lack of job satisfaction were observed to decrease the occurrence of work related injuries. Preventive measures concerning regular health and safety training at work place and establishment of active and functional occupational health and safety programmers are essential to safeguard the health and safety condition of work force in small and medium scale industries.

This study, with a case study of Sokoto Cement, Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Leather Factory, i... more This study, with a case study of Sokoto Cement, Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Leather Factory, investigated the magnitude and extent of occupational health and safety status among small and medium scale industrial workers in Sokoto Metropolis in Nigeria.
The overall annual prevalence of work related injuries was 17.5/50 exposed workers, with 18/50 and 16.2/50 among small and medium industrial workers, respectively. Nine (17.1%) of the injured respondents were hospitalized, accounting for 40% hospitalization of more than 24hours. 27(53.9%) of the injured respondents were absent from work for more than 3 days period. There was one (1) death as a result of work related injuries in the last 12 months. The significant contributing factors for work related injuries in both industries were young age less than (<30years); job experience categories were observed as follows, 5 years or less in the present job, working 48 hours or less per week, lack of workplace supervisor, sleep disorder and job dissatisfaction.
Young age, job experience category, lack of experience, and sleep disorder were observed increased factor in risk of work related injuries. Working 48 hours or less, lack of work place supervisor, and lack of job satisfaction were observed to decrease the occurrence of work related injuries. Preventive measures concerning regular health and safety training at work place and establishment of active and functional occupational health and safety programmers are essential to safeguard the health and safety condition of work force in small and medium scale industries.