Posted by: Richard Carothers, PPIC-Work project and President of Partners in Technology Exchange Ltd.
Even items in a small family-owned restaurant can cause significant injuries, especially to young workers
In a previous post, “Defining Social Responsibility to the Community: Occupational Safety and Health,” guest contributor Dr. Richard Rinehart outlined some of the ways in which hazards might present themselves in businesses supported by microloans. In this post, guest contributor Richard Carothers explores an example of how an MFI can assist in improving workplace safety.
The PPIC-Work project, working with the Egyptian Association for Community Initiatives and Development (EACID), has begun to develop a pragmatic approach for improving workplace safety that can be incorporated into routine visits by loan officers. Dual purpose loans provide the basic support for the business as well as additional funds to cover the costs of improving workplace safety.
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