Why Safety Regulations Fail When Enforcement Is Weak
Why Safety Regulations Fail When Enforcement Is Weak Across Africa, safety regulations are often well written, detailed, and aligned with global standards. Yet, accidents continue […]
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Nigerian Govt Orders Investigation and Safety Overhaul to Curb Tanker Explosions
The recent explosion of a tanker has brought to light the glaring gaps in the safety protocols governing fuel transport
Ibadan Funfair Stampede: Consequences of Unsafe Practices and Preventive Measures
The tragic stampede at an Ibadan children’s carnival highlights the dire consequences of inadequate safety measures and emphasizes the need for stringent crowd management
Safety Is Indeed Underrated in Africa: A Deep Dive into Health, Safety, and Environment Practices
In many parts of Africa, the concept of health, safety, and environment (HSE) is often treated as an afterthought rather than a priority. This undervaluation […]
“Workplaces Increasingly Insecure” – Urgent Need for Enhanced Workplace Safety in Nigeria
Nigeria is facing an urgent call for comprehensive reforms to address escalating workplace safety concerns. Recent incidents have starkly highlighted the severe gaps in safety […]
Tragedy on Set: Nollywood Mourns the Loss of Pope Junior and Calls for Safety Reforms
The Nollywood and Nigerians all over the country were once again thrown into mourning when the death of Pope Junior was confirmed yet a second […]
Navigating the Evolving Seas: Safeguarding Seafarer Safety and Engine Health in Africa’s Maritime Industry
As the maritime industry charts its course toward decarbonization, new marine fuels and advancing technologies take center stage in global discussions. The narrative often revolves […]
Minister Shuts Down ‘Gbara’ Company Over Safety Violations, Protects Worker Health
Nigerian’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiru Onyejiosha has taken decisive action to ensure the safety of workers by ordering the closure of […]
IOSH Launches New Membership Structure, Pioneers Future-Ready Safety Profession
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has introduced a revamped membership grades structure aimed at future-proofing the profession and positioning its members as […]
Tragic Electrocution Highlights Urgent Need for Safety Regulations in Solar Panel Installation
In a heart-wrenching incident on October 19, 2023, a final-year student of the Petroleum Training Institute in Effurun, Delta State, lost his life tragically while […]