This research was carried out to identify immediate and remote health hazards, including the
need for health hazard assessment in the sawmill industry in Enugu State, Nigeria. A …

Background Sawmill workers are at increased risk of occupational injuries due to their
exposure to workplace hazards. However, little is known about the burden of occupational …

Background: Timber workers, especially in developing countries, are faced with challenges
of prevention and control of work place hazards and illnesses. Objective: To determine the …

Background: Occupational injuries are still a major public health problem and one of the
leading causes of disability, morbidity, and mortality. This study aimed to assess …

Productivity plays a pivotal role in profitability and success of business. In this study, the
wood cutting activity in Indian sawmills is selected. This study replicates the novel approach …

Over half of the labour force in developing countries is employed in the small scale
enterprises in the informal sector of the economy. In these enterprises, health and safety …

Sawmill workers are exposed to work-related health hazards to minimise cost and get
maximum productivity at the expense of their health. However, it is empirically unknown how …

The regulations of labour standards in wood-based industries are not yet optimally observed
in Nigeria. In this study, ergonomic conditions and level of compliance to labour standards …

Background: Sawmilling exposed workers to diverse occupational mishaps and subsequent
health complications. Investigating workplace risk and health status can help mitigate …

The study examined staff casualisation, promotion requirements and work environment as
predictors of work-related stress among female bank employees in Ibadan. It adopted a …