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CETU Reports Severe Lack of Data and Underreporting of Occupational Safety and Health Issues
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions has stated that a severe lack of data and underreporting by over 50 percent of organizations hinder the accurate assessment of occupational safety and health issues in the country.
- Over 50 percent of organizations in Ethiopia fail to report workplace accidents.
- Although the law mandates organizations to report workplace accidents to the Ministry of Labor and Skills, the regulation is not being effectively implemented.
- Data obtained from the Ministry is extremely minimal and fails to reflect the reality on the ground.
- Regulatory gaps in the construction sector frequently lead to deaths and severe physical disabilities from workers falling off scaffolding.
- Delayed health problems, such as internal illnesses and cancer resulting from chemical exposure, are a major concern across various work sectors.
- Four years ago, six workers from a flower farm near Ziway were diagnosed with cancer from chemical exposure and sent to Tikur Anbessa Hospital.
- Chemicals must be thoroughly examined for risks from the time they are imported into the country.
- Workers must be made aware of chemical dangers, limit their contact, and properly use personal protective equipment.
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