The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently organized a week-long training of trainers (ToT) workshop on occupational safety and health (OSH) in Damascus. The objective of the workshop was to enhance the capabilities of 20 labour inspectors, including many women, to enforce OSH regulations effectively and improve working conditions. Despite being the second Arab country to ratify the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, No 155, the Syrian Arab Republic has faced challenges in implementing the convention.
The ILO ToT workshop aimed to equip labour inspectors with practical skills to identify and mitigate workplace hazards effectively. The program included sessions on international labour standards, OSH fundamentals, national legislation, occupational risks, and site visits to construction sites and factories. Participants received hands-on experience in conducting inspections, identifying hazards and developing effective solutions for improving worker safety.
Upon completing the training program, participants received certificates that enable them to deliver high-quality training and inspection services across various governorates in Syria. With their newfound skills and expertise, these labour inspectors are now prepared to provide comprehensive training to workers across different industries in Syria. This training program has equipped labour inspectors with the necessary skills to ensure safer working environments for employees in Syria.
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) recent week-long training of trainers (ToT) workshop on occupational safety and health (OSH) provided valuable insights into how effective labor inspection can be achieved in Syria. The program’s agenda included sessions on international labor standards, OSH fundamentals, national legislation, occupational risks and site visits to construction sites and factories.
During this intensive workshop, 20 labor inspectors from various regions received hands-on experience through practical exercises that allowed them to identify potential hazards in workplaces effectively. Upon completion of the training program, participants were awarded certificates that enabled them to provide high-quality inspection services across different governorates in Syria.
The ILO’s ToT workshop is an essential step towards ensuring safer working environments for all workers in Syria. Despite being one of the second Arab countries to ratify Occupational Safety and Health Convention No 155, Syria still faces challenges when it comes to implementing its provisions fully.
However, with this newfound knowledge and skill set provided by ILO ToT workshop participants will now be able to carry out their duties more efficiently while also improving working conditions for everyone involved.
In conclusion, the ILO’s recent ToT workshop on occupational safety and health is a vital step towards ensuring safer working conditions for all workers in Syria. This program provides labor inspectors with valuable knowledge about international labor standards as well as practical skills required for carrying out their duties effectively.
By empowering these professionals with this newfound knowledge they will be able to create a safer work environment that benefits everyone involved – employers
