The Factories Act Cap F1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 was solely enacted for the protection of the occupational safety and health of Nigerian workers in all occupations.
The Factories Act of 1990 was promulgated as Decree No. 16 of 1987 (now Factories Act Cap F1 LFN 2004) the Act is the primary legislation for the protection of the safety, health and welfare of workers. It has as its broad objective; to make elaborate provisions for the health, safety and welfare of the workers exposed to occupational hazards by taking measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
The specific objectives of the Act as stated in its preamble are as follows:
- To provide for factory workers and a wider spectrum of workers and other professionals exposed to occupational hazards, but for whom no adequate provision had been formerly made;
- To make adequate provision regarding the safety of workers to which the Act implies; and
- To impose penalties for any breach of its provision.
The Act is divided into eleven sections;
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