Assessing Health and Safety Compliance in Libyan Fuel Stations (A Case Study of Tripoli – Libya)

Abstract

This study investigates the extent of compliance of fuel stations in Libya with health and safety measures and standards, focusing on Tripoli as a representative case study. Through a comprehensive survey of 50 fuel stations in Tripoli, this research evaluates compliance across five critical dimensions: infrastructure and equipment, operational procedures, worker safety, environmental protection, and regulatory awareness. The findings reveal significant deficiencies in safety compliance, with particularly concerning results in worker safety, environmental protection, and regulatory awareness. The study provides empirical evidence of the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and regulatory enforcement in Libya’s fuel retail sector. These findings are further corroborated by documented incidents of fuel station fires in Tripoli between 2021-2025, highlighting the real-world consequences of inadequate safety compliance. The research contributes to the limited body of knowledge on fuel station safety in Libya and provides actionable recommendations for improving health and safety standards in the sector.