This study examined the industrial safety skills required by technical college motor vehicle mechanic (MVM) students for effective automobile maintenance in Ondo State. Specifically, it aimed to identify the safety skills needed for handling tools, operating machines, overhauling engines, and to propose strategies for skill acquisition. To guide the study, four research questions were developed. A descriptive survey design was adopted, with 50 respondents selected through simple random sampling from technical colleges. Data were gathered using a self-structured questionnaire titled Industrial Safety Skills Needed by Technical College Motor Vehicle Mechanic Students for Effective Maintenance of Automobiles in Ondo State (ISSTCMVMSEMAOS), and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and mean scores. Findings revealed that proper tool management, adherence to manufacturer specifications during engine overhauls, and provision of protective equipment are essential for safety. It was recommended that safety skills be integrated into the curriculum, and that regular workshops and seminars be organized for teachers and supervisors.
Keyword: Industrial, Safety, Skills, Motor Vehicle, Automobile, and Maintenance.
