ISSN: 2574-0407
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Salam Mujeeb
Uganda
Research Article
Determinants of Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Practices among Metal Welders in Jinja Municipality-Jinja District Uganda
Author(s): Ilori Oluwole, Nwanna Kevin, Afolabi Kamaldeen Kolawole, Sulayman Ademola A, Aremu Abdulmujeeb Babatunde and Salam MujeebIlori Oluwole, Nwanna Kevin, Afolabi Kamaldeen Kolawole, Sulayman Ademola A, Aremu Abdulmujeeb Babatunde and Salam Mujeeb
Background: Compliance with the occupational health and safety measures at workplace is an important step towards providing a healthier welding workplace; especially in developing countries like Uganda where such measures are commonly not well-considered.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the work environment and individual determinants of compliance with the occupational health and safety practices among metal welders in Jinja municipality-Jinja district.
Method: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design using both qualitative and quantitative method of enquiry. Simple random sampling and convenience sampling were used to assess the welders. Structured interviews and key informant interview were used to obtain data from the welders. Data analysis was done using the SPSS.
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DOI:
10.4172/2574-0407.1000140