[ Evaluation des connaissances sur les risques professionnels et les moyens de prévention chez les pompistes des stations d’essence de conakry en 2020 ]
Volume 63, Issue 1, October 2022, Pages 63–70
Habib Toure1, A. Diatta2, B. Diediou3, Mor Ndiaye4, and Hassane Bah5
1 Université de Conakry, Guinea
2 Université de Conakry, Guinea
3 Université de Conakry, Guinea
4 Laboratoire des Semi-conducteurs et d’Energie Solaire, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal
5 Université de Conakry, Guinea
Original language: French
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Objective: To assess the level of knowledge on the risks and prevention methods of pump attendants. Material and methods: This were a descriptive cross-sectional study lasting 06 months from 01 March to 30 August 2019 Our variables were clinical (occupational risk and means of prevention) and epidemiological (age - gender - marital status - level of education - length of service). Results: In our study, the average age of pump attendants was 32.06 years. The most represented age group was 28 to 37 years old. The means of prevention mentioned by the pump attendants were dominated by the correct wearing of clothing, i.e. 98% followed by the wearing of boots and masks respectively 95% and 47%. The most dominant risk factor was intoxication with 123 cases or a rate of 61.5% followed by fires with 116 cases or a rate of 58%. Conclusion: The pump attendants of gasoline service stations have insufficient knowledge of the risks and prevention methods related to hydrocarbons. This prevention essentially involves training, information, education and communication actions on the risks associated with hydrocarbons.
Author Keywords: occupational risks, pump attendants, prevention, assessment.
Volume 63, Issue 1, October 2022, Pages 63–70
Habib Toure1, A. Diatta2, B. Diediou3, Mor Ndiaye4, and Hassane Bah5
1 Université de Conakry, Guinea
2 Université de Conakry, Guinea
3 Université de Conakry, Guinea
4 Laboratoire des Semi-conducteurs et d’Energie Solaire, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal
5 Université de Conakry, Guinea
Original language: French
Copyright © 2022 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge on the risks and prevention methods of pump attendants. Material and methods: This were a descriptive cross-sectional study lasting 06 months from 01 March to 30 August 2019 Our variables were clinical (occupational risk and means of prevention) and epidemiological (age - gender - marital status - level of education - length of service). Results: In our study, the average age of pump attendants was 32.06 years. The most represented age group was 28 to 37 years old. The means of prevention mentioned by the pump attendants were dominated by the correct wearing of clothing, i.e. 98% followed by the wearing of boots and masks respectively 95% and 47%. The most dominant risk factor was intoxication with 123 cases or a rate of 61.5% followed by fires with 116 cases or a rate of 58%. Conclusion: The pump attendants of gasoline service stations have insufficient knowledge of the risks and prevention methods related to hydrocarbons. This prevention essentially involves training, information, education and communication actions on the risks associated with hydrocarbons.
Author Keywords: occupational risks, pump attendants, prevention, assessment.
Abstract: (french)
Objectif: Evaluer le niveau de connaissance sur les risques et moyens de prevention des pompistes. Matériel et méthodes: Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale de type descriptif d’une durée de 06 mois allant du 01 mars au 30 aout 2019. Nos variables ont été cliniques (risque professionnel et moyen de prévention) et épidémiologique (âge - sexe - situation matrimoniale - Niveau d’instruction - ancienneté au poste). Résultats: Dans notre étude, l’âge moyen des pompistes était de 32,06 ans. La tranche d’âge la plus représentée était celle de 28 à 37 ans. Les moyens de prévention évoqués par les pompistes étaient dominés par le port correct des tenues soit 98% suivis du port des bottes et des masques respectivement 95% et 47%. Le facteur de risque le plus dominant a été l’intoxication avec 123 cas soit un taux de 61,5% suivies des incendies avec 116 cas soit un taux de 58%. Conclusion: Les pompistes des stations-services d’essence ont une connaissance insuffisante des risques et moyens de prévention lies aux hydrocarbures. Cette prévention passe essentiellement par des actions de formation, d’information, d’éducation et de communication sur les risques liés aux hydrocarbures.
Author Keywords: risques professionnels, pompistes, prévention, évaluation.
How to Cite this Article
Habib Toure, A. Diatta, B. Diediou, Mor Ndiaye, and Hassane Bah, “Assessment of knowledge of occupational risks and prevention methods among pump attendants at gas stations in 2020,” International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 63–70, October 2022.
