Lagos State Safety Commission yesterday organised a one-day construction safety training at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference & Exhibition Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
The event aimed to equip participants with the knowledge of safety requirements for construction in Lagos State and identify the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.
Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, represented by the Technical Adviser, Mr. Seun Awojobi, said the training was part of the commission’s efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities in the built industry.
He urged stakeholders to support Lagos State Government’s efforts in making the built environment safe and incident-free.
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The event marked a significant step towards promoting safety awareness and preventing accidents in the construction industry.
One of the facilitators, Retired Director, Public Safety and Well-being, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Adeyinka Adebiyi, spoke on safety infraction and code of conduct in construction companies.
The other speakers, Odunayo Olukotun and Toro Adeyanju from Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, spoke on application of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) across the built environment.
The training covered topics such as First Aid and CPR, Working Safely at Heights and Good Housekeeping.
Participants are expected to develop safety management systems for their organisations’ construction projects.