Diapangou: The regional directorate in charge of Labor and Social Protection of Goulmou organized an awareness session on the prevention and repair of occupational risks for the benefit of craftsmen working in the fields of woodworking and metalworking.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting, chaired by the President of the special delegation of the commune of Diapangou, Jean Youma, is part of the actions to promote health and safety at work for the benefit of artisans, who are particularly exposed to work accidents and occupational diseases. He welcomed the initiative of the regional directorate, believing that it will help to strengthen the culture of occupational risk prevention within the carpentry workshops of the municipality. Mr. Youma invited the participants to pay close attention to the various presentations in order to improve their professional practices.
The awareness session was led by the regional director in charge of Labour and Social Protection of Goulmou, Issa Ou©draogo, who presented the main risks associated with carpentry work, the prevention measures to be observed in the workplace, as well as the provisions for compensation for damages in the event of a work accident or occupational disease. The regional director also stressed the importance of wearing personal protective equipment, respecting safety rules, and adopting good practices in order to reduce occupational risks and preserve the health of workers.
The discussions enabled the artisans to better understand the mechanisms for handling work-related accidents and the responsibilities of the various stakeholders in social protection. The Boncelimani Faso center provided support for the organization of this activity by ensuring the mobilization of artisans and the translation of communications, thus facilitating a better understanding of the messages by the participants.
This initiative reflects the desire of institutional and local stakeholders to promote a genuine culture of occupational risk prevention and to strengthen social protection for artisans in the commune of Diapangou.