Labour Inspectorate embargo lifted at Complexo Oásis construction works – Maputo

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Labour Inspectorate embargo lifted at Complexo Oásis construction works – Maputo

2:59 CAT | 26 Jun 2019

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The construction embargo imposed last May on work at the Oasis complex by the China Jiangsu International company, headquartered at 190 Avenida dos Acordos de Incomati in Costa do Sol, Maputo city, has been lifted.

The General Inspectorate of Labour (IGT) embargo was aimed at giving the contractor time to improve safety conditions for the 50 workers there. Following a survey, the IGT found that concerns had been addressed, and the resumption of activities was permitted.

The embargo came about after fears by inspection teams of possible fatal accidents generated by conditions in the construction works. Inadequate provision of safety belts, work clothes and safety footwear, masks and gloves were cited, along with the poor conditions of the toilets reserved for workers.

By placing the workers under the conditions in which they were found, the company was violating the Regulation of Safety of Personnel and Hygiene at Work in the Civil Engineering Works, approved by Legislative Diploma No. 120/71 of November 13.

In view of the seriousness of the above mentioned offences, the suspension of works was determined by virtue of Article 26 (2) of the same law, in conjunction with Article 12 (m) of the Labour Inspection Regulation, approved by Decree No. 45/2009 of 14 August, which states that “In the event of serious and imminent danger to life, physical integrity and health of workers, Labour Inspection agents may take immediate enforcement measures to prevent such injury, danger by submitting the decision to superior confirmation within 24 hours”.

As for the other measure applied to the company, the illegal employment of three Chinese nationals, was immediately terminated, and the company will continue to be prevented from re-employing them until they are regularised. This is because it was found to violate Article 16 (1) of the Regulation on Foreign Citizens’ Recruitment Mechanisms and Procedures, approved by Decree n. 37/2016 of 30 December, in conjunction with article m (m) 12 of the General Inspectorate of Labour Regulation, approved by Decree No. 45/2009, of August 14.

The full 30 days given for redress of the infringements was not all needed, the company informing the authorities of the completion of corrections made in terms of re-verification of working conditions for the lifting of the embargo.

Source: Magazine Independente