195 worksite accidents in first six months this year

Labour inspection authorities have recorded 195 worksite incidents in the first six months of the year 2018.

According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the number of worksite accidents reported last year stood at 388, which was an increase, compared to 2016 statistics wherein 341 cases were recorded.

This year the authorities reported 195 incidents in the first six months of 2018 including eight deaths caused by accidents.

Speaking to Tribune, Ahmed Alhaiki, Director of Inspection and Labour Union at the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, said, “There are a total of 195 accidents that were reported, out of which 83 were minor accidents and 52 involved fall from heights. “Out of the eight death cases, seven occurred at construction sites.”

Mr Alhaiki said that most accidents occurred because of the violation of safety norms.

“We urge all the project managers, employers, the safety foreman, to be aware of safety measures and to further adhere to it strictly especially at construction sites.”

Mr Alhaiki said that the Labour Ministry has been investigating into all worksite accidents to find out the reasons.