By Fredrick Ameh
Today, the world pauses to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a global reminder that workplace safety is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
The message is simple: every worker deserves to return home safe and healthy. Whether on a construction site with heavy machinery or behind a desk in a corporate office, prioritising safety is not optional; it is essential.
Workplace hazards are not inevitable. They can be prevented when the right measures are in place.
Using proper protective equipment and following established safety procedures are steps that reduce risks, prevent injuries, and ultimately save lives.
The responsibility does not rest on one side. Employers and employees alike share the duty of creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
A culture of safety begins with awareness, is strengthened by training, and is sustained through daily practice.
So today, the call is clear: Protect yourself. Protect your colleagues. Safety starts with you.
