Abstract:
This study looked at the working conditions and public health risks on the residents in the
community. The sanitary and hygiene conditions of Slaughterhouses are of important due to the
fact most of it are located within the community, which can have effect on the health of the
residents. A descriptive survey design was used for this study. The target population were staff of
the slaughterhouse and residents of the community (Kintampo), irrespective of position, age or
gender. The sample size consisted of 150 respondents, comprising; twenty (20) workers of the
slaughterhouse, and hundred thirty (130) residents from the community. Questionnaires, consisting
of opened and closed ended questions, and interview guide, were the main data collection
instruments used to carry out the study. The collected data was analyzed using frequencies,
percentages, charts and tables. The study revealed that the operations of the slaughterhouse do have
effect on the health of the residents of the community because wastewater was disposed of into the
streams and rivers, which serve a source of drinking water. The workers of the slaughterhouse also
attested to it. 74.2% of the residents representing majority answered no when they were asked if
the operations of the slaughterhouse were inspected. This was expected because most (70%) the
residents indicated in a follow up question that they have never seen an inspector before. The study
recommends that government must compel the Kintampo North Municipal Assembly (KiMA), to
stop the operators of slaughterhouses and abattoir from construction at unauthorized places.
Keywords: Slaughterhouse, Wastewater, Hygiene.
Description:
A PROJECT REPORT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP,
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES SUBMITTED TO
THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP.
AUGUST, 2019