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International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, Mar 31, 2023
African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 2022
Protecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge... more Protecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge of hazards in their workplace. Knowledge of these hazards can be affected by several factors. Discovering the factors that affect knowledge will help in instituting measures to ensure that the workers have adequate knowledge. This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic determinants of health hazards awareness among welders in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to obtain information from 295 welders choosen through a systematic random sampling technique. The socio-demographic determinants measured include age, educational attainment, length of practice, type of training received and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages, and inferential statistics of Chi-square. Data indicated 66.22% of the respondents as having a high awareness of health hazards associated with t...
Global Journal of Geography and environmental Sciences, 2021
Exposure to occupational hazards with resultant injuries and diseases has profound effects both o... more Exposure to occupational hazards with resultant injuries and diseases has profound effects both on work productivity and on the socioeconomic well-being of workers and their families, these hazards are very common in the informal sector (such as welding) which is inadequately supervised and lacks occupational health services.The study assessesthe prevalence of occupational hazards and safety practices among weldersin Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State. Questionnaire and observation checklist were used to obtain information from 295 respondents selected through systematic random sampling techniques. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, charts and graphs. The study showed that burns and cut injuries to the fingers were the most commonly recognized prevailing hazards among the respondents. There was low and ineffective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) with correspondingly high prevalence of work place accidents and injuries. The study observed that none of the studied subjects were found to use the full complement of the required PPEs. The most frequently perceived preventive measures observed is keeping the workplace clean and orderly as cited by 95.25% welders.The study recommends the need for government, employers and other stakeholders to promote ownership and consistent use of PPE, in addition to monitoring welders and their employers for compliance with workplace health and safety standards. Health education session of this economically viable group on the health effects of these workplace hazards could contribute towards reduction of work-related accidents.
Bima Journal of science and technology, 2021
The study aimed at assessing air quality improvement potentials of urban trees in Kano Metropolis... more The study aimed at assessing air quality improvement potentials of urban trees in Kano Metropolis. Air pollutants considered include; CO, and CO2. Temperature and relative humidity were also monitored. Sampling sites were identified and mapped out across the Metropolis using the ArcGIS software tool, the sampling sites where geo referenced using high sensitivity etrexgarmin GPS. Pollutant concentration and temperature were monitored using Air Quality kit in the sampling sites with many trees and sampling sites with few trees for a period of twice a day (morning and evening), three days a week for four weeks. Data were analyzed descriptively, while T test and ANOVA were carried out to determine if there is a significant difference between the sampling sites. The result obtained showed variations in the study area, where sites with many trees have lower concentration of pollutants and temperature than sites with few trees. The analysis indicated that there is a significant difference in the amount of air pollutant and temperature between sampling site with many trees and sites with few trees. This study has demonstrated that urban trees reduce the concentration of air pollutants and temperature in Kano Metropolis, thus improving urban air quality and consequently improve human health. The study recommends serious tree planting programme, review and enforcement of laws, harmonization and synergy between responsible authorities.
African Journal of Health Safety and Environment, 2022
rotecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge ... more rotecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge of hazards in their workplace. Knowledge of these hazards can be affected by several factors. Discovering the factors that affect knowledge will help in instituting measures to ensure that the workers have adequate knowledge. This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic determinants of health hazards awareness among welders in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to obtain information from 295 welders choosen through a systematic random sampling technique. The socio-demographic determinants measured include age, educational attainment, length of practice, type of training received and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages, and inferential statistics of Chi-square. Data indicated 66.22% of the respondents as having a high awareness of health hazards associated with their work. In addition, the chi-square test revealed that awareness of health hazards was positively influenced by age of the respondents, educational attainment, length of practice (experience) and type of training received. There was no association between awareness of health hazards and the use of PPE in the study area. The study, therefore, recommends the need for the government to have a proper health education session for this economically viable group on the health effects of these workplace hazards as this will contribute to the reduction of work-related injuries, as most of the welders are after the economic benefit derived from the occupation while the health hazard is grossly disregarded.
Dutse Journal of pure and applied Sciences, 2021
The study examined waste management practices and its associated environmental implications among... more The study examined waste management practices and its associated environmental implications among residents in Hadejia Metropolis. The study was descriptive and cross sectional in design. Systematic random sampling technique was employed to select the respondents of the study. Data was obtained through the administration of questionnaire, in-depth interview and observation checklist. The results showed that plastics, agricultural wastes, papers, metals and construction wastes among others were the major waste generated in the study area. The findings also revealed that the residents dispose waste indiscriminately to a large extent as open dumping in unapproved places and open burning were found to be the common waste management strategies employed by residents in the study area. The findings further indicated that environmental implications associated with poor waste management in the area include pollution of water, air and land, spreading of diseases such as malaria, diarrhea and Typhoid fever due to growing of disease vectors. The study recommends improving awareness campaigns, providing safe disposal grounds and enforcement of environmental laws to avert the consequences of poor waste managements on public health and environment.
International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, Mar 31, 2023
African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 2022
Protecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge... more Protecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge of hazards in their workplace. Knowledge of these hazards can be affected by several factors. Discovering the factors that affect knowledge will help in instituting measures to ensure that the workers have adequate knowledge. This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic determinants of health hazards awareness among welders in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to obtain information from 295 welders choosen through a systematic random sampling technique. The socio-demographic determinants measured include age, educational attainment, length of practice, type of training received and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages, and inferential statistics of Chi-square. Data indicated 66.22% of the respondents as having a high awareness of health hazards associated with t...
Global Journal of Geography and environmental Sciences, 2021
Exposure to occupational hazards with resultant injuries and diseases has profound effects both o... more Exposure to occupational hazards with resultant injuries and diseases has profound effects both on work productivity and on the socioeconomic well-being of workers and their families, these hazards are very common in the informal sector (such as welding) which is inadequately supervised and lacks occupational health services.The study assessesthe prevalence of occupational hazards and safety practices among weldersin Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State. Questionnaire and observation checklist were used to obtain information from 295 respondents selected through systematic random sampling techniques. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, charts and graphs. The study showed that burns and cut injuries to the fingers were the most commonly recognized prevailing hazards among the respondents. There was low and ineffective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) with correspondingly high prevalence of work place accidents and injuries. The study observed that none of the studied subjects were found to use the full complement of the required PPEs. The most frequently perceived preventive measures observed is keeping the workplace clean and orderly as cited by 95.25% welders.The study recommends the need for government, employers and other stakeholders to promote ownership and consistent use of PPE, in addition to monitoring welders and their employers for compliance with workplace health and safety standards. Health education session of this economically viable group on the health effects of these workplace hazards could contribute towards reduction of work-related accidents.
Bima Journal of science and technology, 2021
The study aimed at assessing air quality improvement potentials of urban trees in Kano Metropolis... more The study aimed at assessing air quality improvement potentials of urban trees in Kano Metropolis. Air pollutants considered include; CO, and CO2. Temperature and relative humidity were also monitored. Sampling sites were identified and mapped out across the Metropolis using the ArcGIS software tool, the sampling sites where geo referenced using high sensitivity etrexgarmin GPS. Pollutant concentration and temperature were monitored using Air Quality kit in the sampling sites with many trees and sampling sites with few trees for a period of twice a day (morning and evening), three days a week for four weeks. Data were analyzed descriptively, while T test and ANOVA were carried out to determine if there is a significant difference between the sampling sites. The result obtained showed variations in the study area, where sites with many trees have lower concentration of pollutants and temperature than sites with few trees. The analysis indicated that there is a significant difference in the amount of air pollutant and temperature between sampling site with many trees and sites with few trees. This study has demonstrated that urban trees reduce the concentration of air pollutants and temperature in Kano Metropolis, thus improving urban air quality and consequently improve human health. The study recommends serious tree planting programme, review and enforcement of laws, harmonization and synergy between responsible authorities.
African Journal of Health Safety and Environment, 2022
rotecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge ... more rotecting the health of workers cannot be achieved without the workers having adequate knowledge of hazards in their workplace. Knowledge of these hazards can be affected by several factors. Discovering the factors that affect knowledge will help in instituting measures to ensure that the workers have adequate knowledge. This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic determinants of health hazards awareness among welders in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to obtain information from 295 welders choosen through a systematic random sampling technique. The socio-demographic determinants measured include age, educational attainment, length of practice, type of training received and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages, and inferential statistics of Chi-square. Data indicated 66.22% of the respondents as having a high awareness of health hazards associated with their work. In addition, the chi-square test revealed that awareness of health hazards was positively influenced by age of the respondents, educational attainment, length of practice (experience) and type of training received. There was no association between awareness of health hazards and the use of PPE in the study area. The study, therefore, recommends the need for the government to have a proper health education session for this economically viable group on the health effects of these workplace hazards as this will contribute to the reduction of work-related injuries, as most of the welders are after the economic benefit derived from the occupation while the health hazard is grossly disregarded.
Dutse Journal of pure and applied Sciences, 2021
The study examined waste management practices and its associated environmental implications among... more The study examined waste management practices and its associated environmental implications among residents in Hadejia Metropolis. The study was descriptive and cross sectional in design. Systematic random sampling technique was employed to select the respondents of the study. Data was obtained through the administration of questionnaire, in-depth interview and observation checklist. The results showed that plastics, agricultural wastes, papers, metals and construction wastes among others were the major waste generated in the study area. The findings also revealed that the residents dispose waste indiscriminately to a large extent as open dumping in unapproved places and open burning were found to be the common waste management strategies employed by residents in the study area. The findings further indicated that environmental implications associated with poor waste management in the area include pollution of water, air and land, spreading of diseases such as malaria, diarrhea and Typhoid fever due to growing of disease vectors. The study recommends improving awareness campaigns, providing safe disposal grounds and enforcement of environmental laws to avert the consequences of poor waste managements on public health and environment.