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Abstract
Health and safety of workers are inseparable and a necessity for national development in Nigeria. All organizations have a duty therefore to secure their health and safety at all times. This is because it has been estimated that more than two million people die each year from work- related accidents and diseases. Using secondary data, this paper explores occupational health and safety management issues, challenges, and legislations. It then tries to proffer strategies for mitigating these challenges. It reveals that a lot of challenges exist in the way of realizing the health and safety of Nigerian workers. The paper among other solutions recommend that Government and employers must pull resources together in order to ensure the safety of workers. Keywords: Occupational Health and Safety, National Development.