Table 2.
Work-related environment and behavioral characteristics of municipal solid waste collectors in Harar town, Eastern Ethiopia, May 25 to June 25, 2021.
| Variables (n = 381) Category | Frequency | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work experience | ⩽1 y | 178 | 46.7 |
| >1 y | 203 | 53.3 | |
| Working days | ⩽5 d per week | 126 | 33.1 |
| >5 d per week | 255 | 66.9 | |
| Availability of PPE | No | 177 | 46.5 |
| Yes | 204 | 53.5 | |
| PPE use on duty (n = 204) | No | 19 | 9.3 |
| Yes | 185 | 90.7 | |
| Reason non-use PPEs | Not comfortable to use | 55 | 30.4 |
| To save time | 24 | 13.3 | |
| Lack of PPE | 74 | 40.9 | |
| Lack of safety and health education | 26 | 14.4 | |
| Other reasons (forgetfulness, carelessness) | 2 | 1.1 | |
| Health and safety training before employment | No | 171 | 44.9 |
| Yes | 210 | 55.1 | |
| On job training | No | 348 | 91.3 |
| Yes | 33 | 8.7 | |
| Smoking cigarette | No | 299 | 78.5 |
| Yes | 82 | 21.5 | |
| Drinking alcohol | No | 288 | 75.6 |
| Yes | 93 | 24.4 | |
| Chewing chat | No | 178 | 46.7 |
| Yes | 203 | 53.3 | |
| Job satisfaction | No | 61 | 16.0 |
| Yes | 320 | 84.0 | |