“May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria
Workplace injuries among artisans were attributed to spiritual factors, limited access to safety equipment, and inadequate compliance with safety measures. Addressing these challenges requires culturally sensitive interventions, considering the perceptions of the artisans, alongside providing subsidized PPE, durable tools, targeted training, and effective supervision to foster a safer working environment and minimize injury risks.
Authors
- Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1899-5213)
- Nisha Naicker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7223-7881)
- Funmilayo Juliana Afolabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0728-7257)
- Adedeji Onayade
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- National Institute for Occupational Health (ZA)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1589458
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.54
Funders
- Carnegie Corporation of New York
- Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete