Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Compliance among Petroleum Station Workers in Badore Community, Lagos, Nigeria

Petroleum stations play a vital role in Nigeria’s economy but expose workers to numerous occupational health hazards. Hence, the objective of this paper was to investigate the Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Compliance among Petroleum Station Workers in Badore Community, Lagos, Nigeria using appropriated standard methods including interviewer-administered questionnaire. Results showed that 91% of workers were provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), yet only 47% reported consistent use. Common health symptoms experienced included headaches, dizziness, respiratory problems, and skin irritation. A significant association was found between PPE use and reduced occurrence of occupational health symptoms (χ²=11.222, p=0.004). Observation revealed that although most stations displayed safety signage and had fire extinguishers, gaps persisted in PPE usage, emergency preparedness, and first aid availability. The study concludes that petroleum station workers in Badore are regularly exposed to chemical, physical, and psychosocial hazards due to inconsistent compliance with safety standards. It recommends enhanced safety training, strict enforcement of PPE use, improved supervision, and better access to protective gear. The study contributes to knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the relationship between PPE compliance and worker health outcomes in Nigeria’s petroleum retail sector, emphasizing the need for stronger occupational safety regulations.