Association set to educate Nigerian employees on occupational safety

Association set to educate Nigerian employees on occupational safety
By Talatu Maiwada
Employees
Abuja, Sept. 21, 2018 (NAN) Occupational Safety and Health of Nigeria (OSHA Association), a Non-Profit International Organisation, says it will educate employees of public and private sector organisations on occupational safety, health, security and environment.
Dr Dalhatu Ahmed, the Regional President of the association, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Ahmed said that the association which has a global commitment of promoting safety and saving lives would be organising a workshop on `Practical Steps to Fire Prevention and Control Techniques’.
“The workshop is part of our corporate social responsibility to ensure that employees in the public and private sectors learn new updates to ensure fire preventions at the work place.
“The Association has been certified by Federal Fire Service as an active supporter and partner in promotion of fire prevention in Nigeria and her effort in upholding safety of lives and properties.
“International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has also recognised the roles and achievements of OSHA Association as one of its key stakeholders,’’ he said.
Ahmed added that the workshop is scheduled to hold on Sept. 28, at the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Hall, Federal Secretariat, Abuja, at 9 a.m.
He said that the event would be declared opened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, as good will messages by the Permanent Secretary Service Welfare and other top officials would be taken. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola