Assessing the Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Station Workers to Fire Emergency Response in Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract

The incidents of fire associated with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been on a rampage, particularly since it has become a popular alternative to other energy sources. The study assessed the impact of level of awareness on attitude and practice of gas station workers on fire emergency. The Swiss cheese model was used to underpin the work. The study utilised a descriptive research design. The sample size was 60 managements and non-management staff from 5 LPG stations in Ikotun, Lagos. Data was collected by means of questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics which is frequency and percentage; inferential statistics used includes Chi Square and Bivariate Correlation. The result revealed the following: There is no relationship between the level of awareness and the attitude of the gas stations’ workers on fire emergency; There is relationship between the level of awareness and the practice of the gas stations’ workers on fire emergency. The study recommended that management should spell out rules and policies to guide workers’ attitude and practice towards fire emergency and state punishment for gas workers whose practices are contrary to the policies of the organisation. Management should conduct regular fire emergency training to ensure increased awareness among staff.