ASSESSMENT OF WORK-SPACE AND WORK-METHOD DESIGNS IN NIGERIA AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND REPAIR INDUSTRY

HO Adeyemi; OO Akinyemi; AI Musa; BQ Ibikunle

doi:10.4314/njt.352.1090

ASSESSMENT OF WORK-SPACE AND WORK-METHOD DESIGNS IN NIGERIA AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND REPAIR INDUSTRY

Authors

HO Adeyemi AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGR. DEPT, OLABISI ONABANJO UNIV., IBOGUN CAMPUS, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
OO Akinyemi AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGR. DEPT, OLABISI ONABANJO UNIV., IBOGUN CAMPUS, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
AI Musa MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, MOSHOOD ABIOLA POLYTECHNIC, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.
BQ Ibikunle AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGR. DEPT, OLABISI ONABANJO UNIV., IBOGUN CAMPUS, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.352.1090

Keywords:

automobile, workspace, supine, injuries, workbenches

Abstract

Nigeria automobile service industry is labour intensive with high level of work-related injuries among its workforce. This research assessed work-space (WsD) and work-method designs (WmD), level of compliance with recommended standards (RSs) and effects on workers’ wellbeing. Clearances for services in 55 supine positions and 45 stand-up workbenches’ (SUWb) heights were measured and compared with RSs. Questionnaires were completed among 252 workers to measure prevalence of work-related injuries. Descriptive statistical procedure and Chi-Square tests were conducted using SPSS. 94.4% of workers suffered from low back, 43.5% neck and 40% knees pains among others. Averagely, 43.33±7.3cm and 67±0.15cm were measured for supine position clearance and SUWb heights with 15.03±14.3 and 26.55±16.23 percentage deviations respectively from the minimum RSs. Automotive mechanics may be prone to back, hand and/or wrist related problems and Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Ergonomics trainings, use of mechanical devices and protective equipment will reduce injuries connected with the job.

http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v35i2.12

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Vol. 35 No. 2 (2016)

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Chemical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Petroleum & Production Engineering

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ASSESSMENT OF WORK-SPACE AND WORK-METHOD DESIGNS IN NIGERIA AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND REPAIR INDUSTRY. (2016). Nigerian Journal of Technology, 35(2), 321-328. https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.352.1090