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Labour Closes Sites Over Safety Failures | Bahamas News
Four construction sites in western New Providence were shut down after deadly safety violations—including unsecured scaffolding and workers without fall protection—prompting urgent action from the Department of Labour. Inspectors also found missing safety gear, exposed rebar, and no required signage, leading to workers being barred from returning until properly equipped. This follows a tragic recent fatality of a young construction worker whose family believes safety gear could have saved his life. In response, the Labour Department is expanding its safety unit to 30 inspectors, boosting…
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