THE Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department is presently investigating a workplace accident that occurred at Imam Bacchus and Sons Complex at Affiance in Region Two.

According to reports, Domindra Narayan, an employee, was pressure washing the facility using a 10-foot metal scaffold on January 9, 2024 around 12:45hrs when he slipped and fell to the concrete ground.

The injured man was subsequently transported to the Suddie Public Hospital where he is currently receiving medical treatment for his head injury.

Occupational Safety and Health Officer Naipaul Persaud with responsibility for Region Two, is investigating the circumstances of the accident and is being assisted by Labour Officer of Region Two, Ravi Persaud.

Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton expressed his concern about workers being injured on the job before emphasising the need for good workplace safety and health practices so that similar incidents/accidents which can result in death can be avoided.

He further stated that his ministry, through its OSH Department is aggressively tackling unsafe workplace conditions and unsafe work practices through inspections and audits to reduce the number of accidents that occur.

Minister Hamilton wished the injured employee a speedy recovery and affirmed that a thorough investigation will be conducted to provide answers to the many questions that linger.