Nigerian Council Urges Suspension of Midday Construction Work Amid Extreme Heat

The Building Construction Practitioners Registration Council of Nigeria (BCPRCN) has called for a temporary halt in midday construction work due to the extreme heat conditions currently being experienced in the country. According to a report by Punch Newspapers, the council issued this directive to construction firms in a bid to protect the health of workers. Read More. The report notes that the suspension of heavy outdoor work between noon and 3:30 pm is expected to lessen the impact of the scorching temperatures on construction workers. This move comes as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warns of increased temperatures across the country in the coming weeks. As the construction industry continues to grow in Nigeria, the need for safety measures to protect workers becomes increasingly important. This directive by the BCPRCN could set a precedent for future safety regulations in the industry. The council, however, has not yet specified when this suspension should commence or how long it will last.