The Nigerian Red Cross Society has called on employers of labour and other key stakeholders to prioritise the safety of workers. This is coming as the world commemorates the 2019 World Safety and Health at work places.
The organisation said it could be achieved by ensuring that the work environment was safe and healthy for workers at all levels.
The organisation’s Head Communication and Advocacy Nwakpa Nwakpa said that 2019 World Safety and Health at Work has its theme as “Safety and Health at the heart of the future of work’’.
He added that the day was commemorated on April 28thannually to ensure that safe and healthy environment for workers was respected at all levels.
Nwakpa said every year people die as a result of occupational accidents and work related diseases which results in extended absence from work which further has a huge consequence on the economy. He however said it was important to prioritise the safety of workers by ensuring the work environment was safe and by equipping the members of staff with adequate knowledge on First Aid.
