ABSTRACT

Abstract

Occupational health and safety are concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. It ensures a safe and healthy work environment, protects co-workers, family members, employers and customers from hazards. This study investigated the extent to which fire hose reel/extinguisher, personal protective tools, good environmental hygiene and regular training of dockworkers on first aids, as perceived influence of safety practices on job satisfaction among dock workers at Lagos Seaport. The descriptive survey research design was utilized. Proportionate sample technique and Simple random sampling techniques was used to select 600 respondents from all terminals. The self structured questionnaire (r= .821) was used. Four hypotheses were tested at 0.05 significance level. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and multiple regressions. Provisions of fire hose reel/extinguisher have significant influence on job satisfaction F (52.070); R (.283), Provisions of personal protective tools have significant influence on job satisfaction F (11.957); R (.140), Provision of good environmental hygiene have significant influence on job satisfaction F (43.356); R (.260), Regular training of dockworkers on first aids have significant influence on job satisfaction F (10.457); R (.131). Based on the findings, there is high prevalence rate of occupational hazards among dock workers at Lagos Sea port. The researcher recommended that; the management of the sea ports improves the frequency of refresher training on safety to equip employees with necessary skills and knowledge in line with the changing technology and the work environment. Also, the government should enforce the safety laws as stipulated in Occupational Health and Safety Act (2007) by taking legal action against all employers who do not abide by the safety laws and standards.