For many years and in many countries, the strength of occupational health has been driven by enacted legislation and penalty for its disregard. It is no different in Nigeria where the practice of occupational health is closely knit to the Factory Act of 1958. The Factory Act was first enacted in1958 and 29 years in 1987 later the Act was revisited and in 1990. The Factory act addresses the health, welfare, safety provisions and general provisions and clearly spells out penalties. In 2006, the Ministry of labor moved with a National policy statement on safety and health with focus on the duties of the employer, employees and Government. This policy was successfully passed this year in a bid to drive the occupational health systems of this nation.
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