00:00The workshop titled Building Safety Systems Together, a Multi-Sector Dialogue on Contractor Safety,
00:06brought together representatives from the energy, construction and manufacturing sectors at Kuriri Center for Enterprise Development.
00:14The focus, closing gap in contractor safety as workers move between companies and job sites, often under varying standards.
00:22Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries says consistency and accountability are critical.
00:29Every contractor, contract employee must be properly trained.
00:35Every worker must be competent and empowered.
00:38Every permit to work system must be respected.
00:42Every hazard must be assessed.
00:44Every near miss reported.
00:46Every company must understand that productivity and safety are partners, not competitors.
00:54He says government must also play its part in strengthening the framework that supports both safety and growth.
01:01Government must continue to provide enabling framework that protects all stakeholders while supporting national growth.
01:09Because the future uplift of Trinidad and Tobago's energy sector must also mean the uplift of Trinidad and Tobago's people
01:18and our businesses.
01:19He adds that developing a skilled and competitive contractor base is essential for this country's future.
01:26We want our local contractors not only winning jobs here at home, but exporting expertise abroad.
01:34We want our young people entering the apprenticeship programs and building careers in areas like welding and engineering and safety
01:44management, fabrication, logistics, etc.
01:46We want them to be innovative and to be integrated.
01:52We want innovative hubs, stronger supply chains, and a contractor community capable of supporting traditional hydrocarbons and the new energy
02:03economy.
02:05Organizers say dialogue is expected to inform future policies and improve safety standards across industries.
02:11Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.
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