Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Workers towards Accident Prevention in a Selected Construction Company, Kano State, Nigeria

Accidents and injuries are increasing and growing health problems in construction work places, especially in the developing countries, and they often lead to death and disability. This study focuses to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of workers towards accident and injury prevention and control, at Haddock Engineering and Construction Company in Madobi Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria. A total of 120 subjects were interviewed with the use of questionnaires. The mean age of the subjects was 30.73±8.4. About 50.8 of the workers interviewed had less than 5 years working experience while 15 had above 10 years working experience. When questioned about knowledge of accident and injury prevention measures, 55.8 of the workers was aware of the prevention measures while 44.2 were not aware. Also 44.2 of the workers used personal protective devices while 55.8 did not use personal protective devices. Face masks was the most common personal protective device worn by 45.8 of the workers. Other devices worn include hand gloves, goggles and helmets. About 55.8 of the workers reported having experienced minor injuries at work place while 19.2 reported severe injuries. Seminars and workshops to educate workers on accident and injury prevention measures and the use of Physical Protective Equipment PPE are advocated. Amadi Chinasa | Christopher C. A. Okereke | Sani S. Aliyu | Nasir A. Umar "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Workers towards Accident Prevention in a Selected Construction Company, Kano State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd55125.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/55125/knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-workers-towards-accident-prevention-in-a-selected-construction-company-kano-state-nigeria/amadi-chinasa