Title: MAJOR CONSTRAINTS HINDERING THE MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS IN WOOD PR OCESSING INDUSTRIES

Authors:
Olaoye, Ajiboye O. (Ph.D)

Abstract: Abstract Many activities such as glue making, paper making, wood turning, upholstery platform, logging activities, fuel processing activities and furniture making are carried out in wood processing industries but some constraints tend to affect the management of occupational hazards in such industries. This study was designed to identify the major constraints hindering the management of occupational hazards in wood processing industries. This study adopted a survey research design. The instrument used for the study was questionnaire. Mean, Standard deviation and ANOVA test statistics were used to analyse the data for the study. 25 items were identified as the major constraints in both primary and secondary wood processing industries. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha (α) internal consistency. There was no significant difference between the mean ratings of timber sellers and machine operators on the major constraints hindering the management of occupational hazards in secondary wood processing industries. Recommendations include among others that government and management levels should endeavour to identify the major constraints hindering the management of occupational hazards in wood processing industries. Keywords: Constraint , Primary Wood Processing , Secondary Wood Processing, Management, Occupational Hazards

Publication Date: 2016-06-06