Exploring the Impact of Behaviour-Based Safety in Reducing Accidents in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry | Chapter 10 | New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 2

Background: Accidents are one of the most undesirable events in different industries. The impact of an accident can be devastating, with the potential for loss of lives and reduction in organisational profitability. However, over time, the perception of accidents changed, and many organisations accepted that all accidents are preventable. This led to the implementation of different strategies to prevent or reduce accidents in the different industries.

 

Aims: This study was carried out to test the impact of behaviour-based safety (BBS) implementation on accident rates. Specifically, the study aimed to identify whether the implementation of the BBS program led to a reduction in accidents among workers in the petroleum industry in Nigeria.

 

Methodology:  This study was based on a multiple case study design. The study was carried out on the petroleum industry in the Nigerian Niger Delta region. The questionnaire was deployed as the research instrument and was distributed to 50 workers in the Nigerian petroleum industry. A stratified random sampling technique was utilised to select the workers. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation. The oil industry is made up of both offshore and onshore installations and workers. The data was collected from different categories and levels of workers and across different vocations to enhance the reliability of the research conclusion.

 

Results:  Findings from the study indicated that the implementation of the BBS programme was effective in reducing accidents. Therefore, organisations that aim to address unsafe acts, at-risk behaviours, and accidents due to human frailties and performance difficulties can adopt BBS as a safety tool to drive improved safety culture.

 

Conclusion: This study established that the implementation of BBS resulted in the reduction of accident rate in the Nigerian petroleum industry. This indicates a positive effect on health and safety management. The implication is that organisational leaders can deploy BBS as an instrument to drive positive changes in safety culture to reduce accidents. Though this study concluded that the implementation of BBS contributes to the reduction in accidents, further study is recommended to address the proportion of accidents that the implementation of BBS impacts

 

Author (s) Details

 

Esang Lazarus Esitikot
Highstone Global University, Texas, USA.

Mary Ubong Umoh
Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

 

Akaninyene Edet Ekong
Highstone Global University, Texas, USA.

 

Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke
Highstone Global University, Texas, USA.

 

Utibe Amos Ofon
Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

 

Anthony Akadi
Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

 

Clement O. Obadim
Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

 

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Management of Risk Factors and Associated Causes of Traffic Accidents in Arbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq: A Comprehensive Study | Chapter 8 | New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 1

Traffic accidents are a contributing factor to any loss of life, property, or services. It happens when a car runs into another car or something else. Certain elements will manifest, resulting in harm and potentially preventable incidents, and reduced by using the right strategies. These losses came from lower production and recovery costs. This study aimed to know management risk factors and associated causes of traffic accidents in Arbil city. This perspective-based study was conducted from January 2008 to December 2023, at Arbil City, Iraq, and all data was calculated by (NIMS). Data was collected and calculated until August 2020 after that some of the cases were not included and collected due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

 

A total of 41669 traffic cases were recorded during 2008-2023. A high prevalence was found in 2023, and 2022 accounted for 4769 (11.44%), and 4613 (11.07%). While low prevalence was seen in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2014, 2018, 2017, 2021, 2020, 2011, and 2010 years accounted 3320 (7.96%), 3119 (7.47%), 3087 (7.40%), 3066 (7.35%), 3008 (7.21%), 2999 (7.19%), 2871 (6.89%), 2485 (5.96%), 2104 (5.04%), 1943 (4.66%), 1295 (3.10%), 1253 (3%), 1023 (2.45%), and 714 (1.71%) respectively. Among all accidents with high prevalence were crashes 33149 (79.66%), 4343 (10.42%), 3182 (7.63%), bicycles 902 (2.16%), and 85 (0.20%).

 

Human conduct is linked to a high rate of traffic accidents leading to injuries and fatalities. Road accidents have become a significant public health hazard. A new technique for reducing the occurrence of this issue is required.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Muhsen Kamal Yasen
College of Management and Administration, Erbil Polytechnic University, Kurdistan, Iraq.

 

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Studies on Current Health and Safety Practices and Their Impact on Accidents on Nigerian Construction Sites | Chapter 5 | Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 8

 Accidents on construction sites in Nigeria have had and continue to have terrible consequences for property and employees' lives, as well as impeding the timely and cost-effective completion of projects. However, there has been little progress in addressing this essential issue. Hundreds of construction workers are killed each year on Nigerian building sites, and many more are injured or incapacitated for the rest of their lives. As a result, a study was conducted on experts' impressions of existing health and safety (H&S) practises on Nigerian building sites. A quantitative method was adopted, with possible respondents filling out a survey questionnaire. A total of 150 questionnaires were sent, and 100 replies were gathered, resulting in a response rate of 66.6 percent. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics to indicate that poor H&S practises can be found on Nigerian construction sites, including a lack of stakeholder commitment to safety, a lack of governmental backing, little or no diligence in enforcing safety rules on site, and a lack of safety education programmes. Accidents can also be linked to a variety of factors, including non-compliance with safety rules, worker irresponsibility, poor site coordination, and an ineffective safety culture. Many Nigerian projects still perform poorly in terms of safety. Because the reasons of construction accidents in Nigeria are numerous, actions from a wide range of stakeholders are required to solve the problem. Governments, professional organisations, and contractors all have a role to play in making improvements.

Author (s) Details

Muhammad Muktar
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

Ezekiel Chinyio
School of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

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The Health and Educational Consequences of Child Labour in Nigeria | Chapter 8 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

 

This research work investigated the health and educational consequences of child labour in Nigeria
using descriptive survey. To achieve this, two research questions guided the study. The population of
the study was the entire child labourers in Nigeria. Staged stratified sampling technique was used to
select 1,800 child labourers from 6 states of the federation. Data were collected, using structured
questionnaire, and in-depth interview. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and
frequency. The findings revealed that child labourers in Nigeria engaged in all sorts of child labour
such as hawking, begging, carry heavy loads and experience a lot of health and educational problems
ranging from injuries, pains of some sort, traffic accidents, chemical poisoning, pneumonia, craw-craw
difficulty in breathing, which have other serious health implications. The findings also identified
poverty, greed, broken family and others as some of the causes of child labour in Nigeria. It was also
revealed that children’s education suffer a lot as they do not receive sound education.
Recommendations were made to curb this cankerworm in the society. Nigerian governments and nongovernmental agencies have shown considerable interests and concerns on the problems of child
labour in the country, and have suggested practical policies and strategies to put an end to or
minimize this problem, but their efforts are not adequate enough as the situation worsens on daily
basis due to economic recession, political instability, greed, cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs.

Author (s) Details

Dr. Maria Charity Agbo
Department of Education Psychology, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

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The Health and Educational Consequences of Child Labour in Nigeria | Chapter 8 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

 

This research work investigated the health and educational consequences of child labour in Nigeria
using descriptive survey. To achieve this, two research questions guided the study. The population of
the study was the entire child labourers in Nigeria. Staged stratified sampling technique was used to
select 1,800 child labourers from 6 states of the federation. Data were collected, using structured
questionnaire, and in-depth interview. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and
frequency. The findings revealed that child labourers in Nigeria engaged in all sorts of child labour
such as hawking, begging, carry heavy loads and experience a lot of health and educational problems
ranging from injuries, pains of some sort, traffic accidents, chemical poisoning, pneumonia, craw-craw
difficulty in breathing, which have other serious health implications. The findings also identified
poverty, greed, broken family and others as some of the causes of child labour in Nigeria. It was also
revealed that children’s education suffer a lot as they do not receive sound education.
Recommendations were made to curb this cankerworm in the society. Nigerian governments and nongovernmental agencies have shown considerable interests and concerns on the problems of child
labour in the country, and have suggested practical policies and strategies to put an end to or
minimize this problem, but their efforts are not adequate enough as the situation worsens on daily
basis due to economic recession, political instability, greed, cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs.

Author (s) Details

Dr. Maria Charity Agbo
Department of Education Psychology, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

View Book :- http://bp.bookpi.org/index.php/bpi/catalog/book/260