Workplace hazard: FG urges adherence to Factory Act Nigerian Nigeria
Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Senator Tayo Alasoadura
Alasoadura made this call at a One-day National Stakeholders Awareness and Sensitisation Workshop on ‘The Lifting and Allied Work Equipment Safety Regulations 2018’ in Abuja on Thursday. He said there is the need to promote occupational safety as the Act would guide the implementation of intervention and inspection programmes to reduce injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
“Going forward, the effective implementation of the Regulations would undoubtedly, lead to a significant reduction of the risks associated with lifting equipment, boilers and pressure vessels.
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