The local labor union of Giza organized a training course on occupational safety and health to spread awareness about the system and its positive impact on increasing productivity in factories and various work sites. The course aimed to educate participants on the importance of implementing safety and health requirements in all workplaces. This initiative is part of the union's efforts to promote a safe working environment.

According to Mohamed Kamel, head of the local labor union of Giza, applying occupational safety and health requirements is a sacred duty. He emphasized that it is the foundation for a safe world free from machine accidents and human errors. Kamel also highlighted that educating workers about occupational safety and health is the key to a healthy and safe industrial future.

The training course, which was attended by a group of workers from various industrial and commercial sectors, achieved a positive impact on occupational safety and health. The course covered topics such as qualifying graduates for the modern job market, basic first aid, and the importance of having a health supervisor at work sites to prevent injuries and environmental disasters.

The course, led by Engineer Islam Al-Hawari, an occupational safety and health expert, covered several topics. These included qualifying graduates for the modern job market, basic first aid, and the importance of having a health supervisor at work sites. The goal was to prevent injuries, reduce environmental disasters, and improve the quality of working life.

The training also focused on how to deal with energy sources and their relationship to personal protective equipment. Participants learned about prevention methods when handling chemicals and climate changes that may occur during work. The course also covered safe methods for dealing with heavy equipment to avoid sources of danger.

Engineer Islam Al-Hawari provided a detailed explanation of the importance of adhering to emergency plans in institutions and work sites in case of any significant damage. The course aimed to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in occupational safety and health.

The local labor union of Giza's initiative reflects its commitment to promoting occupational safety and health awareness among workers. By providing such training courses, the union aims to contribute to creating a safe and healthy work environment in Egypt.

Key points

  • The training course covered topics such as occupational safety and health requirements, first aid, and emergency planning.
  • The course aimed to qualify graduates for the modern job market and promote a safe working environment.
  • The initiative reflects the union's commitment to promoting occupational safety and health awareness among workers.

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