Joint Safety and Health Committee established in Region 10

Numerous employees within Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) were on Wednesday educated and informed about aspects surrounding the establishment of a joint Occupational Safety and Health Committee in the region. Present to facilitate the process, through an informative session, was Assistant Chief Occupational Safety and Health Officer within the Social Protection Ministry, Lydia Greene.
The session, which was held at the conference room of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) at Mackenzie, Linden, was attended by employees of the RDC and the region’s Department of Education.

During the interactive session, the attendees were informed of the Act governing the Occupational Safety and Health Committee and its responsibilities in dealing with employees’ complaints, among other things.
Greene in her address to the small gathering noted that she was happy that the RDC was on board and that the Committee was established.
It was noted that apart from dealing with complaints, the Committee would be responsible for setting up and promoting programmes to improve employee training and education. Greene also established that under the Act, employers are responsible for ensuring workplace safety and health committees are enforced.
An employee who attended the session noted that it was very effective and enlightening.