Employees of the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) programme have been equipped with the skills and knowledge to maintain a safe and healthy work environment following their participation in a two-day workshop facilitated by the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department.

The Ministry of Labour announced on Thursday that the training, conducted by OSH Officer Neza King, targeted members of the Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee (JWS&H) and was held at the Guysol boardroom. The initiative aimed to empower these officers with the tools necessary to effectively promote workplace safety and implement preventative measures.

Participants gained critical skills to establish and uphold safe work systems and practices. They are now better equipped to identify, assess, manage, and eliminate potential workplace hazards. Additionally, the training provided practical tools to conduct accident investigations and respond efficiently to workplace incidents.

The Ministry emphasized that the comprehensive sessions offered a strong foundation in occupational safety and health principles. Key topics covered included: Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health; Workplace Hazards; The Occupational Safety and Health Act; The Role of the Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee; OSH Policies; Workplace Inspections; and Accident Prevention and Investigation
About Guysol

The Guysol programme supports the diversification of Guyana’s energy matrix by incorporating climate-resilient renewable energy sources into electricity generation. Administered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the programme has specific objectives to:
Reduce CO2 emissions through the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation plants.
Lower electricity generation costs while transitioning to renewable energy.

Enhance the operation and management of isolated systems in Essequibo and Linden.
Develop local expertise in solar PV generation systems.

This initiative, funded through the Guyana-Norway partnership, represents an estimated investment of USD $83.3 million.
The OSH training for Guysol employees is a critical step in ensuring a safe work environment, aligning with the programme’s goals to foster sustainable development while prioritizing worker safety and well-being.