One hundred and fifty nine (159) first aiders and thirty-four (34) manhole operators and City of Harare employees today received their certificates after completing their training programme at an event in the City. Speaking at the event, Acting Town Clerk Adv Warren Sean Chiwawa said the City of Harare is strengthening workplace safety and employee welfare through the training of 193 employees in first aid and specialised emergency response skills. Adv Chiwawa said the initiative was part of Council’s commitment to building a safe and healthy work environment. ”Vision Zero is where we aim to have zero accidents, zero injuries, zero ill-health and zero fatalities,” Adv Chiwawa said. He said equipping employees with first aid skills was essential in preserving lives, preventing injuries from worsening and promoting speedy recovery during emergencies. Adv Chiwawa emphasised the need for departments to maintain adequately stocked first aid kits and ensure employees were prepared to respond to emergencies. He also announced plans to extend safety training to fire marshals across all Council departments to strengthen emergency preparedness. The ceremony was held under the theme “Vision Zero: Safety, Health and Well-being”. Human Capital Director Mr Jabulani Duve, Chief Fire Officer Mr Lovemore Mafukidze, Clinical Medical Officer Dr Donna Robert and Senior Public Safety Division Officers also graced the occasion.
