Training Programme on 'Occupational Health and Safety: Safe Sanitation Practices'

22nd Oct 2024

The objective of the training program is to enhance understanding of occupational health and safety among sanitation workers and supervisors, emphasizing its importance in their daily tasks. It aims to improve their skills and knowledge related to safe sanitation practices. Another key objective is to promote awareness of mechanized cleaning methods for sewer lines and septic tanks, highlighting their benefits for health and efficiency. By achieving these objectives, the program seeks to foster a safer and more efficient working environment for sanitation professionals. Overall, the initiative is designed to empower participants in their roles. In Uttarakhand's Urban Development Department, all sanitation workers are called "Paryavaran Mitra," regardless of their specific roles, such as waste picking, street sweeping, septic tank cleaning, or sewer line maintenance. Drivers operating cesspool and waste transport vehicles are the only exception, referred to as "Chalak" or "Driver." Under the NAMSATE scheme, there are about 503 registered sanitation workers across 12 of the 13 districts, with no data available for District Bageshwar. The Urban Development Directorate reports approximately 17 sanitary inspectors and 28 chief sanitary inspectors, some of whom also serve as Executive Officers. The training targets sanitary inspectors responsible for overseeing Paryavaran Mitras at the Urban Local Body (ULB) level.

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