The Director General Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola has implored those in built sector to adopt safety best practice.
Mojola who was represented by the Director Administration and Human Resource, Mr. Taiwo Fesomu at a one day training tagged: Standard working procedures organized for workers in iron and steel sector, stated that the government has zero tolerance for building collapse, he stated that the training was necessary to avert incidents of building collapse leading to loss of lives in the State.
He said the State Government has zero tolerance for sharp practices and should not be tolerated in the sector “It is all about making workers in the iron and steel sector imbibe safety best practice in their work places. The essence of this training is all about due diligence and professionalism in the sector, not to cut corners during production of iron and steel materials, use of appropriate iron and steel during building construction to avert building collapse, leading to disabilities, loss of lives and properties.
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According to him, “Safety is key in all ramification, that is why the Government is committed to training and retraining of workers in the sector; this, he said will promote the well-being of workers and ensure they return home safely to their families and loved ones “.
Safety expert, Mr. Adeyinka Adebiyi who also spoke at the event implore companies in the sector not to use substandard materials during the production of iron and steel.
He said “ Most building collapse due to use of substandard materials and lack of knowledge on the use of inappropriate metal and iron, he added that for every structure, appropriate size of rod should be used and it must be sufficient , he implore workers not cut corners, stating that life has no duplicate.
Adebiyi advised builders to identify and remove hazards before embarking on any project, he advocate use of personal protective equipments (PPE) to protect themselves so that when accidents occur, it won’t lead to fatalities .
Director Legal at the Commission, Mrs. Aderonke Adekoje also said for companies to avert legal issues as a result of building collapse, they should keep to the professional ethics, do the needful and avoid needless loss of lives, time and properties.
