Hi folks,

I note that over 100 readers have looked at this post without comment either in support or against. I would have thought that given IOSH is apparently a world leader in OHS that others might wish to say something about the number of migrant worker deaths in Qatar and how this may be addressed. [5000-6000 according to research plus other human rights issues-see ILO] 

FIFA apparently kicked the problem they faced from the Norwegial Football Federation into the long grass at their meeting in KIgali, Rwanda giving it to an internal enquiry.

It may be that the 'chilling effect' of the code of conduct might be one reason perhaps for no responses but this should not preclude valid and objective comment on an issue of importance.

My answers to my own questions are:-    that IOSH should have stood together with the others who raised the issue with Qatar's leadership and business leaders.

And given that support, our members in Qatar, some of whom, no doubt, work for some of the above mentioned employers, might have been able to influence their senior management to bring about a step change in OHS performance

cordialement

Mike

Hi all,

Thanks for sharing these questions. A safe and healthy working environment is now one of the International Labour Organization’s fundamental principles and rights at work. For all Member States, we expect to see action taken at Government level and with policy-makers, including in Qatar, to make this a reality and ratify OSH Conventions with a renewed focus on occupational safety and health post the World Cup. IOSH is keen to see an end to any abuses and will support drives for improvement in Qatar, backed up by our members who are based there.

Thanks again,

IOSH 

Hi 'TeamIOSH',

Thanks for the response, although you have me at a disadvantage in using an alias. Would you tell me with whom I am conversing? i.e. who are the Team members? So that we can see how much they might achieve with regard to the following para.

I think the previous poster, M.cooper's post, was similar to mine in that he expects, as I do that IOSH, being a world leader would have taken the initiative--this being a favoured competence, [of the 69] so placing greater and continuing pressure on Qatar's government, businesses and indeed FIFA.

You might also be able to provide M.Cooper with the information he referred to in his post. Good for a new member, eh? 

Regards

Mike 

Hi and thanks for your follow-up messages.

Firstly, who responds from Team IOSH can vary as monitoring sits within the Marketing and Communications team. In this instance, my name's Lauren :)

Depending on the type of question raised, I will ensure the best person supports the response as needed. In this instance, the answer to your questions on policy were provided to me through our Policy and Regulatory Engagement team.

In relation to your question, our Activate 2028 strategy has at its heart our vision of a safe and healthy world of work and a mission which is about driving action from everyone. As you’ll appreciate, there are many focus areas which underpin this strategy. Activity areas include advocacy and influence on OSH matters and we do this work through many different ways and in different countries. In relation to Qatar, you may be familiar with the work being undertaken by the ILO – https://www.ilo.org/beir...lang--en/index.htm – for which there is a programme of work in place that is still up and running. In addition, our Qatar branch and other members who are based there strive every day to improve how OSH risks are managed and we support them with this in many ways.

If you require anything further, Ruth Wilkinson within the Policy and Regulatory Engagement team, can be contacted by emailing publicaffairs@iosh.com

Thanks again!

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Hi Mike,

Thank you for your suggestions.

If you send an email to the policy and regulatory engagement team at publicaffairs@iosh.com, Ruth or one of her colleagues can answer your questions about this matter directly.

With kind regards,

Lauren

Hi Lauren

Still no response from the relevant person[s].

What sort of membership organisation is this? Don't tell me! It is all so reminiscent of a 'Yes, Minister' episode  about a new hospital which apparently worked really well until they had to take in patients.

Anyway is there anything to report? --can you get someone to answer the questions posed as I'm pretty sure that Mathew hasn't heard either.

Sorry it's all on your shoulders, you would hope that someone may have intervened.

Regards

Mike