Work place safety at the Community Care Centre - Koraput, ORISSA

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Dear Forum,

At 05.00p.m on 27.12.2007 a shocking incident came to light in the premises of

Community Care Centre (ASHRAYA) run by Lepra Society, Koraput, ORISSA it was

found a 04yrs. Old son of a worker was drown in the uncovered low line parapet

water tank. Due to gross negligence of the staff who failed to anticipate that a

playful child could face such danger and left the tin cover which would have

save the Child.

Proper steps for work place security were not in place at such a vulnerable

place, where PLWHA’s work and get treatment.

The widow was leaving her son in the care of the attendants who failed in their

duty.

This incident makes us all aware of the importance of taking every measure to

protect the lives of those people who come with great ray of hope.

My heartfelt condolences to the family of the innocent child.

SANTOSH KUMAR.K

Gen. Secretary

Network of People Living With HIV in Koraput (NKP+)

KORAPUT, ORISSA

e-mail: <kumarpositive@...>