LASG seals off plastic company over death of worker

The Lagos State government has sealed off Multipak Nigeria Ltd., a plastic producing factory, for violation of safety rules and regulations, poor house-keeping and lack of signage, which led to the death of a worker.

The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), Mr Lanre Mojola, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Sunday.

The company located at Plot Kudirat Abiola Oregun, Lagos.

Signage is a graphic design, symbol, emblem or word, used especially for identification or as a means of giving directions or warning.

According to him, the factory was sealed up following the Lagos State Government’s declaration of zero tolerance for factories and private organisations that violate safety rules and regulations.

“LASG sealed off Multipak factory for violation of safety rules and regulations as well as poor house-keeping is F8, Way, and lack of signage.

“The poor housekeeping led to the untimely death of Mr Femi Olatunde, a factory worker, who got his head stuck while operating one of the machines.

“Mr Babajide SanwoOlu’s administration is passionate about safety of lives and property of the citizenry.

“On no account should any factory operate without putting in place safety equipment, quality house-keeping, signage, good wiring system and a clean environment devoid of hazards to the lives of workers and visitors, ’’ Mojola said.

He urged organisations and individuals to embrace best practices and international safety operations to prevent fatal incidents that endangered lives.

The LSSC boss said that safety of lives and property was collective responsibility and warned that factories that violate safety rules would be severely sanctioned. (NAN)