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    Assessment of impacts of petrol stations on environment and human health: the case of Kinondoni district in Dar es Salaam region
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2009) Kyando, Tumaini Jason
    This study was intended to investigate the nature and level of awareness, among stakeholders, on the impact of petroleum products in petrol stations on environment and human health in Tanzania with focus on fifteen (15) wards in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam region. The data was collected through questionnaire, focus group discussions, interviews and field observations. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings revealed that petroleum in petrol stations affect the environment through air pollution, distortion of sensitive habitat as well as killing of vegetation and micro-organism. Also affect human health through skin aches, dizziness, body fatigue, chest pain, and throat and lung irritation. Moreover, the study revealed that more than half of managers and workers interviewed are aware of the effects of the petroleum products in petrol stations on environment and human health. It is suggested that, more effort are needed to raise awareness among stakeholders on better management of petrol stations, proper handling and storage of petroleum products as we as to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement of the regulations and legislations governing the petroleum industry in the country. This will help to reduce the effects of petroleum products on environment and human health, improve compliance, enhance management capacity and improve welfare of the society.