THE STATE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • C N OBIONU, Prof University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Keywords:

Occupational Health, Workplace, Occupational Health Legislation, Occupational Diseases, Work Injuries

Abstract

This short review paper decried the poor state of occupational health in Nigeria with few rays of sunshine at the horizon. The situation of the Nigerian workplace exposes the worker to a variety of health hazards and injuries. Poor government support, illiterate workforce and absence or poorly implemented legislations were identified as contributory factors. The paper recommended enforcement of existing laws and training of workers and health personnel on best practices in occupational health.

Author Biography

C N OBIONU, Prof, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Department of Community Medicine

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Published

2018-07-29

How to Cite

OBIONU, C. N. (2018). THE STATE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH IN NIGERIA. International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, 2(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/IJHSI/article/view/301

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Articles