Assessment Of Oil Spill Responders’ Perception of Job Safety Analysis in Niger Delta, Nigeria

This study assessed Niger Delta oil spill responders' perceptions of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and its impact on safety outcomes, addressing a critical gap in understanding the human and organisational factors affecting JSA implementation in this high-risk environment. A descriptive cross-sectional mixed-methods design was employed, collecting data from 66 responders across three spill response companies using a structured, mobile-optimised questionnaire. The study achieved an 88.0% response rate, with excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.915). Descriptive, thematic, and inferential statistical analyses (Pearson's correlation, One-Way ANOVA) were conducted. Findings revealed a fundamental paradox: while responders overwhelmingly valued JSA (95.5% agreement, weighted mean = 4.6/5.0) and demonstrated strong self-rated understanding (mean = 4.0/5.0) significantly enhanced by formal training (r= .321, p= .009), implementation was critically undermined by cultural and leadership constraints. The