{"id":11927,"date":"2023-11-09T14:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T18:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=11927"},"modified":"2023-11-09T14:12:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T18:12:35","slug":"nawasa-launches-occupational-safety-and-health-management-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/09\/nawasa-launches-occupational-safety-and-health-management-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Nawasa Launches Occupational Safety and Health Management System"},"content":{"rendered":"

This initiative demonstrates Nawasa\u2019s commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment.<\/p>\n

The OSH Management System aims to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards while promoting employee well-being and minimising the risk of occupational accidents and illnesses. \u201cWe have made encouraging progress with regards to occupational safety and health and are now in the process of finalising the establishment of an OSH unit, within our Human Resources Department,\u201d revealed Acting General Manager Terrance Smith. \u201cThe aim is to overhaul the workplace safety system, ensuring that we achieve decent working conditions and a strong preventative safety culture, among our employees,\u201d he said. \u201cWe certainly are at the forefront of promoting good workplace practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Attendees at the launch of Nawasa\u2019s Occupational Safety and Health Management System. Photo: Nawasa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The launch of the OSH Management System signifies a milestone for Nawasa\u2019s continuous improvement in workplace safety and reflects the organisation\u2019s dedication to safeguarding the health and welfare of its employees. With this system in place, Nawasa will adopt a proactive approach to identifying and addressing hazards, implement preventive measures, and establish protocols for emergency response.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the Authority\u2019s Board of Directors Phillip Alexander gave the Board\u2019s commitment to the process, noting that \u201cIt\u2019s not going to be business as usual.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new system will involve regular risk assessments, workplace inspections, and training sessions to ensure that all employees are well-equipped to carry out their tasks safely. It will also facilitate incident reporting and investigation procedures to identify the root causes of accidents or near misses and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n

Nawasa\u2019s commitment to occupational safety and health not only benefits its employees but also contributes to the overall efficiency and productivity of the organisation.<\/p>\n

Smith noted that the success of the OSH Management System requires a collaborative approach. \u201cToday, we commit to redoubling our efforts and working harder to maintain a safe and healthy work environment that will improve the welfare of our employees, as a good safety culture will yield benefits on all fronts, and it depends on a tripartite approach \u2014 management, the union and employees \u2014 in making this a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

This initiative demonstrates Nawasa\u2019s dedication to providing a safe and healthy environment for its employees, fostering a positive and productive work atmosphere. Implementation of Nawasa\u2019s OSHMS was driven in part, by the Climate Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project, which is currently being implemented.<\/p>\n

The launch was supported by the oversight body for the G-Crews project, GIZ, through its Head of Project Marion Geiss, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Implementation, Mobilisation and Transportation, the Grenada Technical and Allied Workers Union and the Grenada Public Workers Union.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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