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Policies need to be reviewed: Nalumisa

April 25, 2023 6:00 am

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More work needs to be done to improve and maintain the protection that all Fijian workers deserve in their workplaces.

Speaking during the 2023 International Day for Safety and Health at Work in Nadi, Acting Minister for Employment Maciu Nalumisa says there are further policies, legislation, standards, and protections that need to be reviewed and formulated.

Nalumisa says the review will ensure that workers feel empowered to report injuries or use their rights under the law.

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He adds that the World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on leveraging the elements of an occupational health and safety system as set out in the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention 187.

The Western Division celebration was commemorated through information sharing on the best workplace OHS practices and management systems through presentations from the five targeted industries, including small and micro enterprises.


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