Assessment of disaster management for human resources safety in Audu Wuyah Ambi library, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the assessment of disaster management for the safety of human resources in Audu Wuyah Ambi library Kaduna State College of Education Gidan Waya Kaduna state”. In conducting the study three research questions were formulated, what are the types of disasters that are prevalent for human resource safety in Audu Wuyah Ambi Library, KSCOE, Gidan Waya, Kaduna State, Nigeria? what are the mitigation strategies used for disaster management for the safety of human resources in the library. The methodology adopted for the study was quantitative research method with a survey research design. The target population of the study comprises of 32 respondents The data collected for this study were presented and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency tables and percentages). The findings show that wind storm and leaking roof were the main types of disasters that are prevalent in Audu Wuyah Ambi Library KSCOE, Gidan Waya, Kaduna State. The findings revealed that installing effective, functional fire alarms in the library and promoting participatory planning on disaster management activities, among others, the findings show that, specifying evacuation procedures, routes, establishing clear information dissemination processes to alert staff of impending threats The study concluded that mitigation strategies used for disaster management activities are being carried out in the Audu Wuyah Ambi Library KSCOE Gidan Waya Kaduna State. However, it's unfortunate that some preparedness measures are fully prepared for disaster management for the safety of human resources. The study recommended that the school management should create other mitigation strategies used for disaster management on human resource which include: Action plan to support the disaster management plan among others The study recommended that, the school management should Disseminating clear communication procedure among others.