'Why are we subjected to these type of working conditions?' - Gov't worker
When our newsroom visited the Government building, workers were seen operating on the corridors while some were inside still trying to clean-up and salvage documents.
The Central Administration Complex has had mold infestation for a number of years and it was partially fixed but since the passage of Hurricane Irma, it has gotten even worse, according to a source who assisted in the clean-up of the mold.
"I was a part of the clean-up team a few years back and we were assigned to clean a section of the air condition units."
Our source informed our news reporter that the mold was so bad at that time, the workers were asked to wear a hazard suit for protection:
"At that time it was bad and we had to wear a suit. I don't want to see what it looks like now."
Gov't workers rights being violated
Under the Labour Code Part IX, the rights of the public officers are being violated because the government is making the staff work under hazardous conditions, one of the employees argued.
According to Part IX of the Labour Code, "An employer at any work place including a construction site shall ensure that a safe, sound, healthy and secure working environment is provided as far as is reasonably practicable."
Uncomfortable & unsafe working conditions
Speaking with workers in various departments of the Central Administration Complex, they shared the same sentiments that the working conditions have been uncomfortable and as a result, the workers are unable to perform their duties effectively.
"Right now my department is working outside on the corridors which is not a good representation to the public," one worker said while noting that everyone knows things are tough but admits that the government can do better for their workers.
Another worker disclosed that the mold in the building is "horrible and nasty" and it will make the workers get sick.
"I am afraid of going into the building because I personally know someone who got infected with mold and right now they developed asthma as a result," expressed a concerned worker.
Meanwhile, another worker who also wished to remain anonymous suggested that Governmnt could have placed them in another building.
"I've seen other businesses place their workers in other buildings that was not severely damaged, so I cannot understand why are we subjected to these type of working conditions," said a frustrated government worker.
Dawn O. Leonard, Health and Safety Coordinator and Ariel Donovan, Central Administration Complex Manager did not respond to our written queries on the matter up to the time of publication.
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43 Responses to “'Why are we subjected to these type of working conditions?' - Gov't worker”
Lots of people would be happy to work
WHERE THE hell is the new governor?????
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Mold infestation can be costly and dangerous. And every action to prevent and remediate mold infestation. For mold infestation to occur, there must be mold spores, food sources, and moisture. Mold spores are prevalent indoor and outdoor. Food sources are also plentiful, eg, drywall, insulation..........etc. Thus, the most practical way to prevent mold infestation is controlling moisture. As controlling any leg of the fire triangle (fuel, heat and oxygen) so controlling any leg of the mold triangle (mold spores, food sources and moisture) will control mold infestation. Nonethess, as noted, the most practical means to preventing mold infestation is to control moisture, ie, leaks, plumbing leaks, high humidity, air conditioning condensation......etc.
Moreover, serious action must be taken to remediate mold infestation, along with preventing mold infestation. Furthermore, accomadations must be made to remove employees from unhealthy exposure to toxic mold. Again, it is government moral responsibility to provide a safe, healthful and secure working environment.
You leave .... you're dammed
My solution is wear face masts to avoid breathing in the mould ... but this won't work because Tola ppl got too much pride !!!