Reasons for Not Using P.P.E by Workers

It has been observed that it is of great important that the workers be shielded from numerous industrial hazards with his work environment by the provision of protective equipment. But in most situations even when they are provided, the workers may not use them, after giving series of excuses.

According to Amadi [2000] personal protective equipment such as respirators, earplugs, goggle, helmets, safety boots etc are often hot and uncomfortable to be especially during hot moments. He further stated that it restricts movement and sometime visions, which discouraged its use fullness. He suggested that the use of P.P.E should be seen as the last resort in the prevention and control of occupation hazards. Awake [2004] holds that earplug if used for long reduces ones hearing ability.

The magazine further stated that it is always painful and does not allow the user to be aware of what is happening around them. Awake [2001]. From agreeing that PPE are uncomfortable to use and most often does not allow the user to be aware of what is happening around them. Apart from agreeing that PPE are uncomfortable ignorance of importance of protective wears. Lack of safety officers to ensure enforcement on the use of protective wears.

·         Provision of questionable or bad protective wears.

·         Stressful environment.

·         When workers are not motivated.

References

Amadi S.A (2001).Unpublished Lecture Monograph on Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering. Department of Chemical / Petroleum Engineering Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt.

Awake (2000).Chemical and Your Health:  Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.  Pennsylvania. December 22.

Awake (2001). Your Religious Freedom is Threatened : Watchtower Bible and Tract Society: Pennsylvania January 8.