Abstract:
This case study was conducted at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The
population of the research involved the artisans (welders) comprising of workshop owner,
master welder and the apprentices. In reference to the diagnostic test conducted, the
analysis in chapter four showed relatively the poor observance of safety in the welding
and fabrication in the workshops. The researcher used 60 people for the sample size and
simple random sampling technique was employed. The study used questionnaire,
interview and observation in collecting the data. The finding revealed that, there were
carelessness on the part of the welders, workshop organization was poor and there was no
compliance of regulation. Finally there were less attempted measures made to ensure
safety for the workshop owners. In view of the above problems the researcher has
recommended the following measures to ensure the observance of safety in the welding
and fabrication workshop. The welders need to be mobilized into an association for
training programmes to be organized for them on the need to observance of safety
precaution in the work they do at various places. Workshop owners should ensure that
proper and adequate logistics are provided for artisans to promote safety at the workshop
and workplaces. In conclusion the researcher wish to say that proper care and
maintenance practice should be promoted in the various welding workshops in order to
prevent accidents occurring and also it is to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the
working areas of welders which will bring development in their works as well as the
country Ghana.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department of MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNICAL EDUCATION, Submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the award of a Master of Technology (Mechanical) degree.
AUGUST, 2017