AS Guyana’s oil and gas industry continues to expand, the Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department, is ramping up efforts to ensure strict adherence to national and international safety standards.

On Monday, July 14, 2025, a team from the Ministry conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, Liza Destiny. The exercise was part of the Ministry’s ongoing work to enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cap. 99:06), along with other relevant labour laws.

The inspection was carried out by Occupational Safety and Health Officer, Mr. Ray Hosannah, and Labour Officer, Ms. Deniese Duncan. The team assessed key operational areas on board the FPSO, including its Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) policy, workers’ training and competence levels, emergency response systems, risk assessments, waste management procedures, incident reporting, and overall compliance documentation.

Beyond occupational safety, the officers also engaged the vessel’s management and crew on critical labour issues such as the National Minimum Wage Order, working conditions, overtime, termination of employment, probation and notice periods, and leave entitlements.

According to the Ministry, the visit served not only as an inspection but also as an educational outreach, reminding both employers and employees of their responsibilities under Guyana’s OSH laws and highlighting the Ministry’s support services for workplace welfare.

The inspection is part of a wider, proactive strategy by the Ministry of Labour to safeguard the rights, health, and safety of all workers, especially those in the high-risk Oil and Gas sector, which remains a key driver of Guyana’s economic growth.