As part of its ongoing efforts to uphold workers’ rights and strengthen occupational safety in the Oil and Gas sector, the Ministry of Labour recently carried out a comprehensive inspection aboard the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel Liza Unity.
The inspection, spearheaded by Occupational Safety and Health Officer Ms. Nazmoon Jafarally Prittipaul and Labour Officer Mr. Martin Murray, focused on evaluating compliance with Guyana’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, Chapter 99:06, international safety standards, and national labour laws.

During the visit, the officers met with OIM Mr. David Maciver and department heads, and were guided through the facility by Liza Unity’s Safety Officer Mr. John Burns and SBM Offshore’s Human Resources representative, Mr. Shaun Prince.
The inspection included a thorough review of the vessel’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) protocols, emergency response systems, risk assessments, personnel training and competence, waste management practices, and record-keeping.

In addition to safety assessments, the team engaged crew members on key labour-related issues including the National Minimum Wage Order, working conditions, overtime rules, termination procedures, probation and notice periods, and leave entitlements. Officers also promoted the use of the Labour Advice App, a tool designed to increase access to labour-related information and support.

This direct engagement with both management and staff allowed the Ministry’s representatives to clarify the rights and responsibilities of all employees under Guyana’s labour laws and OSH regulations.

The visit forms part of a broader initiative by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department within the Ministry of Labour to reinforce safety protocols and protect workers’ welfare in high-risk sectors, particularly the growing Oil and Gas industry.
In a statement, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with industry stakeholders, emphasizing its goal to “foster safe, healthy, and compliant workplaces for all employees.”