A Study of Knowledge of Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Practices among Automobile Mechanics in an Urban Area of South-Western Nigeria.

Background: Occupational diseases can result in sickness absence, economic loss, disability, or death of workers. Several studies have revealed that occupational health and safety practice is still low in some occupational groups despite their knowledge and the occupational health legislation. This study assessed the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices of automobile mechanics towards occupational health hazards and safety in a Local Government Area of Lagos State.