GPHC joins other stakeholders in observing World OSH Week 2015
CEO of the GPHC delivering his remarks at the commemoration of the OSH Week 2015
CEO of the GPHC delivering his remarks at the commemoration of the OSH Week 2015

THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) joined in commemorating World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Week 2015. Staged at the GPHC’s Resource Centre on Friday, representatives of the various collaborators extended brief remarks on the importance of World OSH Week 2015. Thereafter, badges were

The gathering of OSH representatives at the Resource Centre at the GPHC.
The gathering of OSH representatives at the Resource Centre at the GPHC.

presented to the management and non-management OSH members who would have proven to be diligent workers this year.
In delivering his remarks on behalf of the GPHC, CEO of the GPHC Michael Khan recognized the importance of having a functional OSH committee and fully endorsed the event to commemorate World Day on OSH which will be celebrated tomorrow.
The OSH Act mandates the employer to ensure that the machinery, equipment, agents, premises and work processes are safe and without risk to the health of all workers.
“I have the task to also ensure that workers are consulted, informed and trained on all aspects of OSH,” said Khan.
TRAINING BY CAGI
Following that statement, Khan said he was proud to disclose that five members of staff from the GPHC were afforded the opportunity to participate in a training course facilitated by the Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry (CAGI) and would be looking forward to many proposals from that group of workers to implement what they have learnt.
“I recognize that management cannot achieve this alone; we need the advice and support of the OSH Committee,” noted Khan.
He then implored the OSH representatives to actively participate in the implementation of preventive and control measures that will allow the workers to work in a safe environment. Added to that, he reminded the gathering of OSH representatives and officers that meetings and other activities are to be held to afford the assistance and cooperation to the OSH committee.
The CEO also noted that the OSH committee has the logo “Safety begins with team work” and urged the collaborators to work together as a team to join in building a culture of prevention in OSH.
Similar sentiments were also delivered by OSH representatives present at the event.

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