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Safety Knowledge of LPG Auto Drivers and LPG Tank Drivers
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Open Journal of Safety Science and Technology·Volume 01 (2011)·Pages 101–107·Published 30 December 2011·DOI10.4236/ojsst.2011.13011
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Abstract
The paper deals with the survey about the knowledge of safety during their occupational time in the LPG auto drivers and tank drivers. A structured questionnaires was developed and used for interview on LPG auto (N = 150) and LPG tanker (N = 150) drivers. Statistical results show that there is a significant difference on auto driver’s safety knowledge without training and tanker driver’s knowledge with training at regular interval of time.
KeywordsAuto LPGSafety KnowledgeTrainingDrivers
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