Leveraging on the health and safety of workers is central to the sustainability of a business, Expand Global Industries Limited, a subsidiary of Henkel in Nigeria, has shown.
A visit to the Ibadan site showed that workers are made to undergo comprehensive Safety Health Environment and Quality training before starting their work, with corporate procedures in place to regulate the process. “A part of the WaW and Nittol range of detergents and bar soaps manufacturers’ long-term commitment to social progress is the health and preventive care programmes applied to safeguard against workplace and general health risks, and a comprehensive package provided to its employees.”
“Aside from safety, Henkel and its subsidiaries promote economic and social development through several roles as a local employer, purchaser, and investor. In Nigeria, through shared value, it fosters the responsible economic activity of both its employees and customers,” the official added.