IN a proactive effort to secure the well-being and rights of workers in the oil-and-gas industry, a team from the Ministry of Labour conducted an inspection Monday on the 752ft Offshore Drillship, Nobel Bob Douglas.
The inspection team, comprising of Occupational Safety and Health Officer (OSH) Ms. Nazmoon Jafarally Prittipaul, and Labour Officer Mr. Martin Murray, carried out a thorough physical inspection to ensure the drillship’s compliance with the OSH Act 99:06, international safety standards, and the labour laws of Guyana.

During their recent visit, the team evaluated several key aspects of the Labour Laws, including the company’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) policy, workers’ training and competence, emergency response systems, risk assessments, and the maintenance of reports and records. Discussions also covered important topics such as the National Minimum Wage Order, working conditions, overtime regulations, termination of employment, probationary periods, notice periods for termination, and leave with pay.
In addition to the inspection, the team engaged with both the management and employees on board the drillship, as well as representatives from Eldorado Offshore. These interactions were aimed at educating the workers about their rights under the Labour Act and informing them about the services being offered by the Ministry of Labour.

The visit is part of a series of initiatives by the Labour Ministry’s OSH Department to protect the rights and well-being of workers across various sectors, with a particular focus on the oil-and-gas sector. Through these initiatives, the Ministry seeks to ensure that workers operate in safe environments, and are fully aware of their legal rights and protections.