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THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AGENCY World Day for Safety and Health at Work Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health can save lives

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives COVID-19 Response Plan 1. Background – Trinidad & Tobago 2. OSHA’s Approach 3. Challenges 4. Way Forward https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 2

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives BACKGROUND – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO • January 2020 T&T started to impose travel restrictions in response to COVID-19 • 12 March 2020 T&T reported its 1 st case of COVID-19 • 16 March 2020 Government close schools • 29 March 2020 Government imposes restrictions on movement https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 3

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives BACKGROUND – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO cont’d • 16 March 2020 OSHA initiated limited control measures • 29 March 2020 OSHA expands to full remote work strategy https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 4

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives OSHA’S APPROACH – EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS Crisis Communication Plan Business Continuity Plan Detailing how the Agency Detailing the operational guidelines Communications with its internal for the Agency to ensure that work of and external publics the Agency is supported https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 5

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives OSHA’S APPROACH - OBJECTIVES 1. To keep staff informed of all developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the operations of the Agency 2. To provide to all external stakeholders recent developments and advice approved by the Agency 3. To ensure business continuity of the core functions of the Agency during the management of the COVID-19 crisis https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 6

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives OSHA’S APPROACH – OBJECTIVE 1 Communicating with Staff • Staff is prioritised as the most valuable resource of the Agency • Staff information needs detailed e.g. HR policies; information on the virus; operational arrangements • Personal & Emergency contact updated e.g. telephone numbers, private email addresses etc. https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 7

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives OSHA’S APPROACH – OBJECTIVE 2 External Stakeholders • External stakeholders prioritised and essential contact information updated • Communication needs of stakeholders assessed e.g. what information is relevant for the public; employers; media etc. • Development of guidance using information from authorities (e.g. MoH) and publishing using various media e.g. a vlog series on social media https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 8

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives OSHA’S APPROACH – OBJECTIVE 3 Continuity of Core Functions • Identification of core functions – Administration; Enforcement; and Public Education • Needs Analysis – determine what resources were needed to support core functions • Provision of resources e.g. technical solutions for telephone contact and information sharing; online resources to share information and receive complaints; regulate hours of operation etc. https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 9

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives CHALLENGES • Agency completed a Risk Assessment and Needs Analysis: • Internal and External Communication • Enforcement Activities • Network Connectivity • Access to physical resources https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 10

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives WAY FORWARD • OSHA focused on providing services in three phases: • Managing the through Pandemic • Recovery • Post-Pandemic • Prioritising on Public Education through training and provision of guidance and Enforcement • Emphasis to be placed on occupational health and hygiene https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 11

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives WAY FORWARD • Emphasis to be placed on high risk sectors which include: • Protective Services • Health Sector • Energy Sector and related industries • Retail Services (e.g. supermarkets, markets etc.) • Education Sector https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 12

Stop the Pandemic: Safety and Health Saves Lives THANK YOU FOR LISTENING THE END https://osha.gov.tt/ @osha.tt @TT_OSHA osha_tt 13