Zimbabwe's engineering community advocates for preventive measures within the proposed Occupational Safety and Health Bill during public hearings. The Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers argues that current legislation emphasizes medical responses after workplace accidents rather than preventing them. President William Goriwondo states the Bill requires structural changes to prioritize accident prevention over reactive treatments. Engineers will submit formal recommendations by September 30th to address these concerns.
Professional contributors demand clearer definitions for occupational medical practitioners and mandatory safety personnel appointments in organizations. The proposed law consolidates outdated regulations from 1940 and aligns workplace standards with International Labour Organisation conventions. Committee Chairperson Dexter Malinganiso acknowledges engineering feedback about shifting from reactive to proactive safety approaches. The legislation aims to establish comprehensive worker protection frameworks while addressing modern workplace hazards.
Professional contributors demand clearer definitions for occupational medical practitioners and mandatory safety personnel appointments in organizations. The proposed law consolidates outdated regulations from 1940 and aligns workplace standards with International Labour Organisation conventions. Committee Chairperson Dexter Malinganiso acknowledges engineering feedback about shifting from reactive to proactive safety approaches. The legislation aims to establish comprehensive worker protection frameworks while addressing modern workplace hazards.
