The Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Department is collaborating with the Ministry of Public Service-Training and Development Department, to host a three-day Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) workshop at the Public Service Ministry’s Training and Development Complex, Vlissengen Road & D’Urban Street, Wortmanville, George-town, a Ministry of Labour release stated on Tuesday.
The programme which commenced on August 20, aims to equip participants – 43 employees from approximately 25 government agencies and ministries – with the knowledge needed to promote a conscious awareness of occupational safety and health at work.
According to the release, the workshop is spearheaded by Assistant Chief Occupation Safety and Health Officer, Roydon Croal. Topics that will be covered are: Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health, Workplace Hazards, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee, Occupational Safety and Health Policy, Occupational Safety and Health Manage-ment Systems, Workplace Inspections, Accident Prevention and Investigation.
Participants will also be exposed to short video clips of the topics, with practical exercises such as presentations, and group work, the release added.
