Workplace Risk Associated Activities: Case Study of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)

Christian Nnaemeka Ofodeme; Humphrey Ndubueze Elendu; Ini Edeh; Ogbonna Nwachi Idume; Miriam Ijeoma Ahunanya; Chioma Nkechi Nnama

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Workplace Risk Associated Activities: Case Study of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)

Christian Nnaemeka Ofodeme^*

, Humphrey Ndubueze Elendu

, Ini Edeh

, Ogbonna Nwachi Idume

, Miriam Ijeoma Ahunanya

, Chioma Nkechi Nnama

Published in American Journal of Health Research (Volume 12, Issue 5)

Received: 31 July 2024 Accepted: 28 August 2024 Published: 20 September 2024

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In the study of the Workplace Risk Associated Activities, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) Case Study, a descriptive survey research design was adopted. The research method used for the primary data collection was structured closed and opened–ended questionnaire created with Epi-Info version7 based on the research aim and objectives of the study. The collected data was analysed using Epi-Info version7. Results indicated that: high number of person-to-person contacts (83.3%), high number of respondents/staff encounter with sharp materials during work (55.7%), presence of snakes (3.8%) and rodents (39.2%) In or around offices, presence of mosquitoes bite (43.0%), low number of immunized respondents/staff (24.4%), low number of trained respondents/staff on workplace risks (33.3%), working space (67.1%), job schedule orientation (66.7%), respondents/staff that cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing (66.6%) and respondents/staff that wash hands before eating in the office (89.6%). These trends amount to high risks with high likelihood and consequences calling for urgent attention. Though the organization scored high (98.7%) in assess control by making sure that all offices had lock and keys and were locked when leaving office, in switching off electrical appliances when leaving office (94.8%), washing hands before eating in office (89.6%) and in work environment cleanliness and conduciveness (88.5%) yet more hard work is needed to enable attainment of 100% in all workplace safety areas. The logistic regression analysis of training (outcome variable) and covariates: washing hands before eating in the office, covering mouth when coughing or sneezing and switching off light when leaving office indicated significant results (p<0.5) with likelihood of about 90.0% There are high workplace risks associated activities in MLSCN calling for urgent attention.

Published in	American Journal of Health Research (Volume 12, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajhr.20241205.12
Page(s)	124-135
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Workplace, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Staff, Risk Associated Activity

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Ofodeme CN, Elendu HN, Edeh I, Idume ON, Ahunanya MI, et al. Workplace Risk Associated Activities: Case Study of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). Am J Health Res. 2024;12(5):124-135. doi: 10.11648/j.ajhr.20241205.12

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Christian Nnaemeka Ofodeme

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria

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Humphrey Ndubueze Elendu

Department of Medical Laboratory Planning, Research and Statistics, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

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Ini Edeh

Department of Examination, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

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Ogbonna Nwachi Idume

Department of Examination, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

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Miriam Ijeoma Ahunanya

Laboratory Accreditation Department, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

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Chioma Nkechi Nnama

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Abuja, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

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AU  - Christian Nnaemeka Ofodeme
AU  - Humphrey Ndubueze Elendu
AU  - Ini Edeh
AU  - Ogbonna Nwachi Idume
AU  - Miriam Ijeoma Ahunanya
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VL  - 12
IS  - 5
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