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SAJ to offer OSHA Course

Published:Tuesday | August 31, 2010 | 12:00 AM
President of the Shipping Association of Jamaica, Roger Hinds (right), shares a moment with Professor Errol Morrison, president of the University of Technology. The occasion was the second annual Marcus Garvey Awards, held on the lawns of Devon House on August 17.

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will be hosting an occupational safety and health certification course for members of the maritime industry in preparation for the Ministry of Labour's proposed Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Training will be tailored to the needs of the shipping industry and will be held September 21-23 and 28-29 at the SAJ Fourth Avenue training room. Participants will receive certification from the American, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

"The purpose of this workshop is to conduct occupational health training to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Labour- Factory Inspectorate division, National Environment and Planning Agency and the Jamaica Fire Brigade," Luckresha Ramsamugh-Baker, training manager of the SAJ, said.

She noted that participants will benefit from the certification as OSHA is an internationally recognised body.

The objectives of the workshop she said, are:

To encourage occupational safety & health activities/practices for accident-prevention habits through the personal commitment of all employees. This is a commitment for good housekeeping and safe working activities and conditions, general policies and procedures.

To generate the interest and commitment, as to the need for correct and safe operation.

To enhance the current safety mechanisms already in place, to ensure the continued prevention of accidents that can cause personal injury, property and equipment damage, production interruptions and litigation.

The sessions will be delivered by an OSHA-certified trainer and will cover:

Introduction to OSHA

Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) Orientation

Fire Protection

Fire Prevention

Electrical & Electricity Hazards

Flammables

Hazard Communication

Machine Guarding

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Walking/Working Surfaces

Hazard Identification & Accident Prevention

For further details,

call the HRD Department,

The Shipping Association of Jamaica,

4 Fourth Avenue,

Newport West, Kingston 13.

Tel: (876) 923-3491/2

Email: hrd@jamports.com