Health and Safety Crisis Project Guyana There is a growing challenge in Guyana relative to adopting a health and safety culture. The management of safety issues and priorities has been the poorest in Guyana. Some public officers are forced to work in unsafe and unhealthy conditions such as mold, bat droppings and poor ergonomics. This has activated a person’s allergy, caused some people to develop hyper airway sensitivity and musculoskeletal disorder. Further, there have been ventilation issues and no running water. Some staff complained that they often have to fetch water in buckets to use the bathroom during work hours. This has been reported to management, but nothing has been done. When it comes to safety, in most cases, no one seems to make it a priority in the public sector. Some persons complained of tripping on smooth tiles, stairs and more. There are building regulations; however, not many follow these codes. Most ministry buildings are old and wooden. As it concerns the safety of files, the ministries are yet to see the safety threat and consider green initiatives using technological systems. Over the past months, many buildings have been in flames, yet no strategic safety conversations seem to be tabled. In some cases there is only 1 exit and fire extinguishers are not present. One staff complained that she fell due to loose rouge and expended lots of money for doctor visits; another explained that the employer ran cords across the room and he fell as he was walking through the area when his foot got caught in the cords and another while on duty another vehicle hit the ministry’s vehicle from behind causing him to move forward to the dashboard, and he damaged his disc in his neck. He can no longer bend and walk the same. However, no compensation was given. Further, in the mining areas, many have had pits collapsing, causing workers to die. There have been a series of challenges on the road and waterways. When travelling by boat, there is no mandatory life jacket rule, which has caused many lives to be lost. Similarly, there is no mandatory car seat policy for children and babies. Quite recently, an accident claimed the life of a young baby as there was no car seat. The Police, in their statement, said that that is the responsibility and choice of the public. Though the policy of Guyana mandates some safety measures, many explained they are unsure if it exists and what it entails. Recently, a fire engulfed the Parika market moments after many high level officials visited the location for a walk-through without wearing proper personal protective equipment. There are many concerns surrounding these issues. Given the narrative, a donor agency wishes to foster intervention to remedy this health and safety crisis. You are a consultant and plan accordingly to implement the best ways to resolve health and safety issues in Guyana. The donor agency is giving a cap of 50000 USD for a four years project initiative. You must plan accordingly. The donor agency plans to buy 2 vehicles for your project for $12 million; half of this total is due on delivery, with the balance due precisely one year later. By the end of the year, cash inflows are expected to be $520,000 per annum for four years. After exactly four years, all vehicles will be sold for $10 million. If the donor agency has to borrow at 5% per annum, analyse whether it is a worthwhile purchase. Real change takes place in a time of crisis. As a programme/project planner. write a project plan on this issue using tools, applications and methodology.

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The health and safety crisis in Guyana is a growing challenge that needs urgent…