Towards safer automotive practices and sustainable end-of-life vehicle management in the Nigerian automotive service sector
1 Department of Research & Development, Nenis Engineering Co. Ltd, # 143 Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ota-Ona, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. 104101.
2 Department of Mech/Prod Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
3 School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of West of Scotland, Scotland. United Kingdom.
4 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. 810106.
5 Department of Technology Education & Research, Autolady Engineering Tech., Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria. 901101.
6 Department of Bioengineering Systems, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2023, 10(02), 088–095.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2023.10.2.0296
Publication history:
Received on 13 October 2023; revised on 26 November 2023; accepted on 28 November 2023
Abstract:
The primary aim of this paper is to enhance safety, health, and environmental practices prevalent in Automotive workshops in Nigeria. Emphasising a comprehensive approach to vehicle safety, the study focuses on a review of pivotal aspects such as training, rigorous risk assessment, adherence to compliance standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement, encouraging best practices adoption, and fostering workplace safety and environmental awareness within the context of Nigeria's automotive service sector. It also seeks to bridge the gap between day-to-day safety and long-term concerns during vehicle decommissioning, and provide a resource material for industry stakeholders, advocating for best practices that elevate workplace safety, reduce injuries, and address environmental impacts across vehicles' lifespans, including their end-of-life phase. Implementing these principles could strengthen Nigeria's automotive industry by fostering a robust safety culture and environmentally responsible vehicle decommissioning. Ultimately, the paper would promote a "safer end" perspective, advocating for holistic safety approaches geared towards responsible and sustainable end-of-life vehicle management in Nigeria's automotive service sector.
Keywords:
Safe automotive works; Risk assessment; Compliance; Safer-end perspective; Sustainable management
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