Dear Editor,
The horrific death of the porter who was killed by the propeller of a plane after he rushed to offload a still active aircraft, amidst allegations he was earlier to the arrival of the aircraft seen imbibing, places the focus on the operational and safety aspects, in this particular case:
•Was the deceased trained in this type of operation?
•Were the safety precautions observed?
•How could he be imbibing, as is being alleged, prior to the arrival of the aircraft?
•Supervision, lax or lack thereof of this employee, especially since he was a migrant.
And the list goes on. It would appear employees in hinterland locations are usually left to their own devices, so they get involved in activities inimical to their own benefit or that of their employer.
It is regrettable, the loss of this young life.
Sincerely,
Shamshun Mohamed
