Ensuring safety of construction workers--

Construction work contributes to a nation's development efforts. However, the safety of the construction workers does not seem to be a priority in our country. Most workers in Dhaka city's construction sites work in risky conditions. Lack of safety equipment is quite common among the workers. An accident on a construction site can result in a range of plights -- from a minor injury to a lifelong physical impairment, even death, in the worst-case scenario.

Often these labourers themselves are not aware of the fact that safety must be ensured prior to starting construction work. And that is more so when workers actually start work. Butit often so happens that they lack the required training to abide by the rules and regulations. It is the duty of the respective construction company to ensure safety at workplace compulsory. And the authorities concerned must monitor safety precautions taken by the construction companies.

Afroza Sheikh,

Dania, Dhaka,

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