Can occupational safety and health problems be prevented or not? Exploring the perception of informal automobile artisans in Nigeria

It is well-known that informal workers in developing countries run a high risk of Occupational Safety and Health Problems (OSH problems). However, little known about their perception the preventability these problems. This study explores how automobile artisans Nigeria perceive OSH problems possible barriers to prevention. 43 were purposively interviewed. Only one third participants perceived as preventable while majority not preventable. Their causes cost considerations strongly influenced perceptions The major barrier prevention economic insecurity and, consequence, non-availability modern equipment. concluded availability accessible loans regular training may be helpful preventing reducing sector.