Govt to train 3,920 in occupational safety

Our Correspondent February 24, 2026 Less than a minute read

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ISLAMABAD:

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed a Rs39.76 million capacity-building project to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) standards for workers and employees, particularly in high-risk and export-oriented sectors.

The initiative aims to directly train 3,920 workers in occupational safety and health practices and develop six master trainers and instructors to ensure the sustainability of training interventions.

The project, titled "Capacity Building of Workers/Employees Regarding Occupational Safety and Health", is scheduled to be implemented over two years.