By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) has instructed both Paria Fuel Trading Company and LMCS Ltd to cease immediately from all subsea maintenance works and diving operations.
In a press release on Friday, OSHA stated that Prohibition Notices were issued to the two companies following the deaths of four underwater divers employed by LMCS who were contracted by Paria to do work on the sealine at Paria Fuel’s Berth 6 near Pointe-a-Pierre.
OSHA stated, “Pursuant to the Prohibition Notice, Paria must stop all subsea maintenance works with immediate effect until the existing danger is removed and has complied with the OSH Act and an approved standard. Likewise, all diving operations by LMCS Ltd have also been prohibited with immediate effect until the existing danger identified in the notice is removed and it (LMCS) has complied with the OSH and an approved standard.”
Section 71 of the OSH Act allows for OSHA to enforce a prohibition, the Agency stated.
OSHA has launched its own investigation into the deaths of Fyzal Kurban, Rishi Nagassar, Yusuf Henry, and Kazim Ali Jr who went missing on February 25.
The Agency added it will continue to do all within its power to ensure the safety of all employees in Trinidad and Tobago.
