Kojo Oppong Nkrumah laments lack of safety gear for workers

The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has expressed concern about the lack of safety gear provided to workers and the neglect by consultants overseeing these projects.

He emphasized the importance of adhering to health and safety standards at public works sites.

Speaking during a working visit to inspect ongoing flood control and public works in Kyebi, in the Eastern Region, the Minister urged the Ministry’s Works Directorate to conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

“At some of the sites we visited, I’m sure you observed that they are not respecting the health and safety standards. This is despite repeated cautions from the assembly, consultants, etc. So, we are going to be tougher on all these contractors on-site who are supposed to comply. You should expect to see the Works Directorate at many of these construction sites, urging the consultants to stop contractors who are not complying. Because if they don’t comply, we will all be at risk, and workers on-site will be at risk.”

 

 

 

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