Environmental Health and Safety Practices in Petrol Stations in Nairobi County, Kenya
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Date
2023
Authors
Makiti, Andrew Sila
Ming’ate, Felix
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EANSO
Abstract
Globally, the effects of human activity on the physical environment have
become more pronounced, especially in metropolitan areas, as a result of
population growth and the expansion of businesses like petrol stations. In
Nairobi, petrol stations are being built close to one another in populated
locations and some cases, adjacent to residential areas, which is against the
law and the recommended health and safety guidelines. The paper sought to
assess the environmental health and safety practices in petrol stations in
Nairobi County. Primary data was collected from questionnaires and key
informant interviews based on purposive sampling, whereas secondary data
was obtained from reports. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of data
was done. SPSS and Excel were used to code and analyse quantitative data.
Relative frequencies were determined through descriptive statistics of data.
Utilising percentages and frequency, data was compared and corroborated.
Fisher’s exact test and the chi test were used in inferential statistics to
determine relationships between connected variables. The results indicate
that the majority of employees undergo training regardless of their position
within the organisation and have knowledge of safety awareness measures.
Although the majority (90%) of the petrol stations provided employees with
full protective gear, several station facilities provided their employees with
footwear alone, exposing employees to the risk of injury. In addition, the
majority of the petrol stations had a minimum of at least a fire extinguisher
in readiness to handle fire emergencies. Some employees are not aware of
the OSHA policies, fire extinguisher use, safety measures, safety standards
and what to do in case of emergencies. This study recommends that EPRA
should increase the inspections and ensure that petrol stations adhere to the
recommended level of health and safety standards.
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Keywords
Environmental Health and Safety, Petrol Stations, Petroleum Products, Occupational Health, Hazards, Safety Awareness
Citation
Makiti, A. S, & Ming’ate, F.(2023). Environmental Health and Safety Practices in Petrol Stations in Nairobi County, Kenya. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 6(1), 311-324. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.6.1.1426.