Lautoka City Council Management and Workers Created Awareness On OHS Day
Lautoka City Council management and workers created awareness on OHS Day on May 3, 2023.
LCC OHS committee representatives and other workers from different designated groups participated in the celebration that marks and commemorates World OHS Day 2023.
The theme focuses on a Safe and Healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.
The management and workers gathered to promote and participate thus creating awareness. The crucial element is engaging in social dialogue in creating and building a positive safety and health culture in the workplace.
LCC Chief Executive Officer pointed out that Council in order enhance and encourage workers to adhere to best OSH practices will have tokens and awards in the future. He added that the worker’s health is protected and they return home from work safely. LCC will promote safety as top priority and it is everyone’s responsibility to do hazard identification and make continuous improvements. There shall be an assessment of risk and all measures such as proper signage, communication, and awareness be done to safeguard all users of the Council’s properties including visitors.
Small and continuous improvements will have a better workplace for all workers which will improve their performance and productivity.
ILO declares that a safe and healthy working environment as a fifth principle and right.
This day is to respect workers and the aim is to raise widespread awareness of the importance of OSH safety and health culture.
Conventions 155 and 187 aims to prevent accidents and injuries and promote continuous improvement.
LCC OHS Chairperson Rouhit Karan Singh shared his sentiments that Employers and workers have roles and responsibilities to fulfill to maintain safe and healthy workplace. Social dialogue, consultation and cooperation in very vital.
The fundamental rights and principles work should empower all social partners to effectively tackle challenges to freedom, dignity, rights and health in their everyday life.
There is a synergic action to improve OSH conditions. Freedom of association and collective bargaining is necessary to ensure meaningful involvement and address inequalities in OSH practice, ensure equal access to safe and healthy work environment to promote decent work for all.
LCC is proud that one its OHS Committee members- Rouhit Karan Singh represented all workers as he is appointed member to National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Board.
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