Users’ Knowledge of Fire Safety Measures in Educational Environment: A Case Study of a College Building in Nigeria

Sholanke, Anthony Babatunde and Ekhaese, E. N. and Ekundayo, Peace Adedolapo (2024) Users’ Knowledge of Fire Safety Measures in Educational Environment: A Case Study of a College Building in Nigeria. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 14 (1). pp. 135-143.

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Abstract

This study investigated students' knowledge of the fire safety measures of a college building in Nigeria, in order to identify areas for improvement, towards contributing to ways of enhancing effective fire safety management through users' involvement in educational environments. The research is a case study that adopted quantitative research approach. Data was gathered from 153 students with the use of a closed-end structured questionnaire that was analysed with SPSS software. The findings were presented descriptively with the aid of tables. The results indicated that most of the students’ lacked knowledge of some basic fire prevention and protection measures which limits their knowledge of the fire safety measures and protocols of the college building. Likewise, most of the participants are either not certain of their views or not aware of the locations of the fire safety signs, and fire exits of the building. The study emphasised the need for regular fire drills and trainings on fire safety management procedures for regular users of academic environments in conformity with best practice. The study underscored the need for users of public environments, especially educational settings, to be knowledgeable in basic fire safety protocols in order to be able to rightly align with laid down precautions for saving lives and properties in the event of a fire outbreak.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	college building, fire emergency, fire outbreak, fire protection measures, fire safety protocols, Nigeria
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education N Fine Arts > NA Architecture T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art
Depositing User:	Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2025 15:53
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2025 15:53
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18748

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