South Africa: Workers Urged to Prioritise Safety

Let's all strive to prevent workplace accidents.

It is very encouraging that the Free state department of labour is taking workplace safety as very important.It is about matters beyond safety shoes,safety gloves, hard hats , respirators and general PPE. It is about a safety mindset, an attitude that takes occupational health and safety as important as profit and loss or return on investment.

allAfrica.com: South Africa: Workers Urged to Prioritise Safety: "Pretoria — The Free State Department of Labour has urged workers to value protective gear provided by their employers as it is meant for their safety.

'It is the duty of every worker to look after their personal protective equipment if they value their lives. The kits are meant to safeguard them while working in hazard prone workplaces,' said Free State Chief Director of Provincial Operations, Marsha Bronkhorst.

The call follows a weeklong inspection blitz targeting the construction sector. It revealed that some workers do not take proper care of their gear after using it.

During the inspection, it was discovered that the equipment is left lying at work sites, dirty and some even exposed to harsh weather conditions such as rain and heat, which prematurely damages it."

Let us prevent workplace accidents.