EMPLOYEES at the Department of Land and Surveys yesterday protested working conditions at the government building, calling for immediate action to address a mould infestation.
Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President John Pinder said the workers’ health fears have intensified following the recent death of a co-worker from a respiratory illness.
“For years now, we’ve been having issues with the Land and Surveys building on East Bay,” he said. “It’s just that the mould has now infested most of the building, it is very visible and it’s making staff members sick.
“There was a staff member that died a few weeks ago, he had a respiratory condition and it’s believed it had to do with the mould-infested building.”
He added: “So, of course, this is playing on their psyche, but a number of them are developing respiratory conditions.”
Mr Pinder underscored that the government was obligated to ensure safety in the workplace, and called for immediate action to relocate workers until the building could be sanitised.
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