Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Among Workers in Shared Offices in Abuja, Nigeria

• Author(s): Oyinlola, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi; J. N. Ugbebor; Mgbowaji Zaccheaus
• Paper ID: 1719340
• Page: 3530-3558
• Published Date: 01-07-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 12 June-2026
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719340

Abstract

The study assessed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance in the Federal Secretariat Phase 1 and 3, Abuja, Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted, with structured questionnaires administered to 279 respondents (167 from phase 1, 112 from Phase 3), yielding a 92.4% response rate. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Version 25 through descriptive and inferential statistics (means, t-test, and chi-square). Findings revealed low-to-moderate awareness and implementation (mean-2.86), widespread hazards, dominated by blocked exits and faulty wiring, and extremely low regulatory compliance (mean=2.01). All parameters were significantly worse in the older Phase 1 than in Phase 3(p<0.001), leading to acceptance of the null hypothesis of no significant compliance and strong support for significant inter-building differences. Despite the dire situation, respondents from both phases showed overwhelming consensus (mean importance = 4.53) in prioritising a dedicated OSH unit, mandatory annual training, and regular safety audits. Results underscore the urgent need for simultaneous behavioural and enforcement interventions to transform the federal secretariat from a high-risk environment into a safe workplace.

Keywords

Occupational Health and Safety, Sheared office, Compliance, Workers and Abuja

Citations

IRE Journals:
Oyinlola, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi, J. N. Ugbebor, Mgbowaji Zaccheaus "Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Among Workers in Shared Offices in Abuja, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 12 2026 Page 3530-3558 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719340

IEEE:
Oyinlola, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi, J. N. Ugbebor, Mgbowaji Zaccheaus "Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Among Workers in Shared Offices in Abuja, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 12, Jun. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719340

APA:
Oyinlola, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi, J. N. Ugbebor, Mgbowaji Zaccheaus (2026). Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Among Workers in Shared Offices in Abuja, Nigeria. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(12). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719340

MLA:
Oyinlola, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi, J. N. Ugbebor, Mgbowaji Zaccheaus "Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Among Workers in Shared Offices in Abuja, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 12, Jun. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719340

BibTeX

@article{1719340,
author = {Oyinlola, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi, J. N. Ugbebor, Mgbowaji Zaccheaus},
title = {Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Among Workers in Shared Offices in Abuja, Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {3530-3558},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719340.pdf},
abstract = {The study assessed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance in the Federal Secretariat Phase 1 and 3, Abuja, Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted, with structured questionnaires administered to 279 respondents (167 from phase 1, 112 from Phase 3), yielding a 92.4% response rate. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Version 25 through descriptive and inferential statistics (means, t-test, and chi-square). Findings revealed low-to-moderate awareness and implementation (mean-2.86), widespread hazards, dominated by blocked exits and faulty wiring, and extremely low regulatory compliance (mean=2.01). All parameters were significantly worse in the older Phase 1 than in Phase 3(p<0.001), leading to acceptance of the null hypothesis of no significant compliance and strong support for significant inter-building differences. Despite the dire situation, respondents from both phases showed overwhelming consensus (mean importance = 4.53) in prioritising a dedicated OSH unit, mandatory annual training, and regular safety audits. Results underscore the urgent need for simultaneous behavioural and enforcement interventions to transform the federal secretariat from a high-risk environment into a safe workplace.},
keywords = {Occupational Health and Safety, Sheared office, Compliance, Workers and Abuja},
month = {June}
}