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Health Hazard among UNICEM Worker in Cement Production and Environment

	International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED)	Full Text:
	Published Issue : Volume-4 Issue-2
	Year of Publication : 2021
	Unique Identification Number : IJSRED-V4I2P52
	Authors : Eno Cletus Ukpong, Udeme Hanson Iron, Udechukwu John Abaraogu
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Abstract :

This study examined health hazard among Unicem workers and the environment, the basic problem that necessitated the study was to identify the effect of cement production on the health condition of workers in UNICEM. A cross sectional design sampling technique was used to select respondent and gathered data from three department of Unicem Cement industry. A descriptive, analytical research approaches were used for the study. The researcher adopts a sample size of 60 (sixty) respondents who represented a total respondent rate. Data were gathered from both primary and secondary source. Data gathered were expressed in a simple percentage, grouped in tables and analyzed using the chi-square x2 statistical test on the hypothesis. Based on the analysis and interpretation, the study showed that 43 workers have health defects. 20 workers developed headaches chronic cough, runny eyes, skin burn, skin boils, larynx, 8 workers, have stomach cancer, colon cancer. 6 workers, developed conjunctivitis, chest tightness. 3 have lung cancer, 6 workers developed structural abnormalities. 8% of workers were unable to decide on their stand. 7% of worker disagreed that no significant relationship between production of cement and health condition of workers. Finally the study is arranged in five distinct chapters with recommendation and bibliography.