Overview

The document outlines the Occupational Health and Safety Policy & Procedures for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). It emphasizes the importance of staff health and safety in fulfilling the organization's mandate to protect the health of Nigerians. The policy aims to prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths from work-related causes, and to minimize losses when accidents occur. It covers control of all types of hazards staff may encounter, including first aid, basic life support training, fire and environmental safety, prevention of COVID-19 transmission, mental health, vaccinations, ergonomics, food safety, breastfeeding, and sexual harassment. The policy was prepared under the leadership of the previous Director General and is endorsed by the current Director General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, as of April 2022. It encourages all staff to take ownership and participate in its review and implementation.

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