Occupational safety and health in the tourism industry in Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Tourism is one of the important industrial sectors. The tourism sector is an industry that employs many workers and a source of income for the country. The existence of both natural attractions and tourist facilities surround artificial and is a pleasant place to visit. Leisure visitors in tourist areas should also be accompanied by protection of the safety and health while in tourist areas. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of work safety in the tourism sector. This research using critical analyze method. The results showed that of some of the focus of research, there are some things that still need improvement, including the lack of a comprehensive policy between the government concerned, the tourism offices, labour offices and health offices concerning safety in the tourism sector, safety facilities such as portable fire distinguisher on public facility are still lacking. There has been no regular monitoring of related parties. Advice that can be given in this study was made a few policy between tourism offices, labour offices and health offices authorities to implement health and safety in the tourism sector and be monitored regularly.