Twenty-seven deaths in construction industry over last four years

Divisional Director (QHSE and Operational Support) at Guyana Power Light (GPL) Inc, Gary Hall (DPI photo)

-Labour Ministry hosts seminar to improve safety

As part of its efforts to foster safe working environments across industries and combat workplace fatalities, the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department yesterday hosted a workshop at the Regency Suites Hotel in Georgetown, to promote safety and health in the construction sector, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday.

The seminar which attracted some 80 participants from the public and private sector, featured presentations on proper safety and health practices tailored to the construction industry. There was also a panel discussion, where recommendations were made to enhance workplace safety by implementing robust safety and health practices.