Lagos moves to reduce workplace hazards through Safety training

News Lagos moves to reduce workplace hazards through Safety training Published on April 23, 2026 By Oluwaseun Taiwo googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Lagos State Safety Commission, has carried out a one-day safety sensitisation programme aimed at improving emergency response and crisis handling among its staff. The Lagos State Government said in a statement that the training, held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Ministry’s conference room, brought together management and staff, with a focus on building safety awareness, reducing workplace risks, and equipping participants with practical knowledge to prevent and respond to emergencies. Welcoming participants, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, who was represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resource, Taoreed Dosunmu, stressed that safety should be treated as a daily duty. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “A strong safety culture is essential for preventing accidents, safeguarding lives, and improving workplace productivity,” Oyekan-Ismaila said. She also highlighted the need for personal responsibility in safety management, adding that everyone has a role to play in ensuring a safe and secure environment. In her presentation, the Director of Safety Training and Sensitisation at the Commission, Oluwatosin Sobola, explained the concept of safety and outlined the roles of key emergency response agencies in the state. According to her, these agencies include the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Ambulance Service, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, noting the importance of contacting the right agency during emergencies. She also provided practical safety tips covering the workplace, road use, and home environment, while identifying common risks such as physical hazards, electrical dangers, and emergency-related threats. Sobola further listed preventive measures, including proper handling of equipment, avoiding overloaded electrical sockets, ensuring clear emergency exits, and maintaining good housekeeping to prevent slips and falls. She urged staff to focus on early identification of hazards, report unsafe conditions without delay, and follow established safety rules. Participants were also advised to stay alert, practice defensive driving, and adopt safety-conscious habits at home to reduce risks. Don't Miss Police constable recruitment exam to begin April 28 You may like NMA Lagos condemns Abuja doctors’ meeting, declares it illegal Family seeks help as kidnappers abduct woman, demand N60m in Lagos Lagos enforces approval for solar panels in state housing estates Skip sanitation, face sanctions — Lagos warns residents ahead of Saturday exercise NAFDAC seize N350m worth of adulterated alcohol in Lagos NAFDAC seizes N350m worth of fake alcohol in Lagos raids

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