The Fund noted that it has in pursuit of the Safety at Work Agenda, conducted 5,592 occupational safety and health activities at various work places across the nation in the last one year.
“The reason is that a well-managed NSITF anchors strongly on accident prevention rather than on rehabilitation, payment of claims, or compensations, which may be inversely proportional to the failure of occupational safety activities. Our target, therefore, is to intensify efforts and double the figure by this time next year.
“Climate change affects workplaces in various ways, including excessive heat, increased exposure to extreme weather events, ultra-violent radiation, vector-borne diseases, agrochemicals, air pollution, as well as changes in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. In specifics, the Managing Director said the Fund’s OSH officers have been creating awareness on the impacts of climate change in workplaces, sensitising workers on safety measures, and the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the prevention of disease and illnesses.