Assessment on the Level of Implementation of CFCs and HCFCs Montreal Protocol by Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Practitioners in Benue State, Nigeria

This study assessed the level of implementation of CFCs and HCFCs Montreal Protocol by Refrigeration and Air conditioning practitioners in Benue State. The population of the study comprised of 50 practitioners of refrigeration and air conditioning across the state. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire and data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics to ascertain the extent to which practitioners in Benue State have implemented CFCs and HCFCs Montreal protocol. The result of the study revealed that refrigeration and air conditioning practitioners in Benue State are aware of CFCs and HCFCs effect on Ozone layer depletion but they are not able to recover and store CFC and HCFC Refrigerants from old refrigerating systems when carrying out repairs. The study recommended among others that refresher trainings should be organized for practitioners.