A two day safety workshop was recently held to train contractors, site supervisors, and stakeholders working on the Urban Renewal Road Construction Project across Niger State. The focus was on raising safety awareness, identifying construction hazards, and offering practical training in fire prevention and first aid.
The workshop kicked off with a brief on how improved road networks in cities like Minna, Suleja, and Bida are tied to Niger’s development goals. Facilitators stressed that safer construction sites are key to sustainable infrastructure.
Participants learned general safety practices, like how to properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), spot risks on site, and the importance of daily safety briefings. The sessions also addressed high risk tasks such as trenching, scaffolding, and working near electrical lines.
A major part of the training was fire safety drill where attendees practiced using extinguishers and reviewed how to respond during fire emergencies. In the first aid segment, they were trained on CPR, treating wounds and fractures, and dealing with heatstroke and electric shocks. Experts encouraged having trained first responders and First Aid Stations on every site.
The training also introduced global safety standards like ISO 45001 and ISO 39001, with examples from Lagos, Kano, and Rivers States to show how these practices can work in Nigeria.
The event wrapped up with a strategy session where participants shared feedback and developed safety action plans specific to their work environments. Many praised the workshop for being practical and eye opening.
The Niger State Government reiterated its commitment to making safety a top priority on all construction sites, through education, regulation, and monitoring.
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