The Chairman of the Somali Construction and Electricity Workers Union (SOCEWU), Ubeyd Abdiwali, has urged the Somali government to hold construction companies accountable for non-compliance with Workplace Safety and Health standards. Abdiwali emphasized the rising incidents of injuries and fatalities among construction workers, expressing concern over the lack of proper tools to address these challenges. He underscored that pervasive unemployment forces workers into precarious situations, urging the government to take decisive action against companies neglecting worker safety and consider revoking their business licenses.
Addressing the escalating issue of workplace safety, the Chairman highlighted a surge in construction site accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities. He pointed out the alarming absence of tools for workers to safeguard themselves in emergencies. The governor attributed this situation to widespread unemployment, compelling workers to accept unsafe conditions in their struggle to support their families. Ultimately, he called upon the government to enforce stringent measures against construction companies failing to prioritize workers’ safety, advocating for the revocation of licenses for those found in violation.
In conclusion, the Chairman appealed to the government to intervene in the challenging working conditions faced by laborers in the construction sector. He stressed the critical need for authorities to crackdown on companies neglecting safety protocols, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding the well-being of workers and their families.