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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Workplace Safety

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Namibia

Labor Ministry Orders Construction Halt After Fatal Accident at Airport Project

  The Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation ministry has directed Zhongmei Engineering Group to cease construction activities at the ZMTR9 Airport Road Project following a fatal accident on October 23, 2024, which resulted in the death of a general worker. Inspections revealed that the company failed to investigate and identify workplace hazards and did not implement adequate measures to minimize risks.

todayOctober 25, 2024 39

Environment

Over 2.4 billion workers face climate-related health risks

Bloomberg News reports that more than 2.4 billion workers — or 70% of the global workforce — are exposed to climate change-related health hazards. An International Labour Organisation’s report, published Monday, also estimates that 18,970 lives and 2.09 million disability-adjusted life years are lost annually to 22.87 million occupational injuries attributable to excessive heat.

todayApril 24, 2024 14

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