TECHNOLOGY AND WORKPLACE SAFETY IN NIGERIA: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL SOLUTIONS IN THE BANKING SECTOR

Abstract

The integration of digital technology into workplace safety is transforming health and safety management in Nigeria’s banking sector, a field often overlooked for its occupational hazards. Traditional safety protocols in banks are becoming inadequate as risks evolve, prompting the adoption of innovations like biometric access control, cybersecurity monitoring, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance risk management, hazard detection, and emergency response. This study uses a documentary research design to review literature, regulatory qsdreports, and case studies to evaluate the effectiveness of these technologies in reducing workplace hazards and ensuring compliance with safety standards. It also identifies challenges such as high costs, infrastructural limitations, and regulatory issues that hinder broader adoption. The findings emphasize the potential of digital solutions to create safer work environments in Nigeria’s banking industry and call for policy reforms to support their implementation.