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Zim companies ignoring health and safety standards
28 Apr 2012 at 07:06hrs | Views
Few companies are reported to be implementing proper occupation health and safety standards, a situation which has seen employees being exposed to various hazards.
Concern is being raised by stakeholders that despite efforts by government to curb fatal accidents at industries, few companies are complying with the stipulated requirements.
In an interview on the sidelines of an Occupational Health and Safety Meeting in Harare, National Social Security Authority (NSSA) Chief Research and Development Manager, Mr Benjamin Mtetwa said a survey carried out by the organisation shows that only 19% of the 2000 firms assessed so far are in compliance with occupational safety standards.
"We are not happy with the low uptake [of the occupational safety standards] and something should be done," he said.
Zimbabwe Institute of Occupational Safety and Health President, Mr Abednego Chigwada said lack of funding is hindering efforts by some key productive sectors to implement safety policies.
The country's productive sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing and construction among others, are being called on to comply with a safety regulatory policy that seeks to boost productivity through ensuring the provision of protective clothing and machinery for workers.
Concern is being raised by stakeholders that despite efforts by government to curb fatal accidents at industries, few companies are complying with the stipulated requirements.
In an interview on the sidelines of an Occupational Health and Safety Meeting in Harare, National Social Security Authority (NSSA) Chief Research and Development Manager, Mr Benjamin Mtetwa said a survey carried out by the organisation shows that only 19% of the 2000 firms assessed so far are in compliance with occupational safety standards.
"We are not happy with the low uptake [of the occupational safety standards] and something should be done," he said.
Zimbabwe Institute of Occupational Safety and Health President, Mr Abednego Chigwada said lack of funding is hindering efforts by some key productive sectors to implement safety policies.
The country's productive sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing and construction among others, are being called on to comply with a safety regulatory policy that seeks to boost productivity through ensuring the provision of protective clothing and machinery for workers.
Source - Zbc
