Dear Editor,
The allegation that at least one of the men recently electrocuted was not wearing protective safety gear (`Man electrocuted while installing cameras at Stadium was not wearing safety gear, wife says’ SN June 13 2019), raises seriously the question of safety for employees engaged by companies in the type of work these unfortunate persons were engaged in.
From reports it seems the persons were contracted by the company, which might feel it did not have an obligation or responsibility to ensure these persons were properly outfitted to undertake all aspects of the job. Reports that one of the deceased persons had wire wrapped around his neck is also of grave concern.
The fact that a government agency contracted the company gives rise to the question of whether due diligence of the company’s ability/suitability was done.
It seems prudent to query whether the company had workers’
compensation/insurance and if not, why not? From reports it does appear safety was not given the priority it ought to and was compromised.
My condolences to the grieving families.
Yours faithfully,
Shamshun Mohamed
