Benguela - The labour inspector general, Manuel Bole, on Thursday in Benguela Province, highlighted the importance of the first National Occupational Medicine Conferences, which aim to further disseminate this area of knowledge among employers.
The head of the General Labour Inspectorate (IGT) was speaking at the opening of the first National Days on Occupational Medicine, representing the minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security (MATPSS), Teresa Rodrigues Dias.
The official considered the event an exceptional opportunity to articulate and strengthening the use of occupational medicine in the country, through the process of dissemination and training of various social players.
Manuel Bole highlighted that the occupational medicine service not only benefits workers but also helps companies to fulfill their responsibilities and to promote a safe and healthy working environment.
In this regard, he valued the role of the IGT as a State oversight body and a vehicle for disseminating legislation among employers.
Manuel Bole also took the opportunity to clarify that occupational medical examinations constitute a worker's right, guaranteed by law.
The inspector general of Labor recognized the role of occupational medicine in human development and revealed that the IGT participates these days with the aim of collecting and absorbing concerns that could be the subject of analysis and intervention.
At the time he defended as well as the need to be guided by pedagogical actions, taking into account the prevention, promotion and maintenance of a healthy workplace.
The first National Conferences on Occupational Medicine aim to propose and discuss guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of public policies in the occupational medicine segment.
The event under the motto “Globally looking at the worker as a central element of an economic and productive unit”, will have ten speakers, who will share their knowledge and experience, helping to shape a safer and healthier future for workers in Angola.
Among the speakers, Aida de Menezes, CEO of Centralab and specialist in occupational medicine, Rui Capo, occupational doctor at Multiperfil clinic, trainer and researcher in occupational health, Mário Tavira, labor inspector and João Puaty, chairman of College of Occupational Medicine Specialty.
“Declaration of Occupational Diseases from the perspective of Occupational Doctors”, “Actual testimony – Occupational Diseases existing in Angola” and “Reputability and Credibility in the Exercise of Occupational Health” are some of the topics being debated in the round table.
The agenda also includes the presentation of the new Presidential Decree 179/24 on Health, Safety and Hygiene at Work, in addition to the approach to the “International Code of Ethics for Occupational Medicine and ILO Convention 161” and “Occupational Diseases – How are they declared?”
However, occupational medicine aims to prevent occupational diseases arising from the risk that workers are exposed in the workplace.
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