Bekim Brestovci, the Director of the Inspection in the Municipality of Pristina, issued a statement regarding a fatal accident that took place at a construction site on “Holger Petersen” street in Pristina. The incident resulted in one worker’s death and another worker sustaining injuries. In his public statement, Brestovci conveyed condolences to the victim’s family and expressed wishes for a swift recovery for the injured individual.
During the statement, Brestovci clarified the roles and responsibilities among the various institutions tasked with ensuring workplace safety and overseeing construction inspections. He specified that several critical functions fall under the purview of the Central Labor Inspectorate. These duties include verifying the technical safety of cranes, reviewing technical documentation, inspecting equipment, and supervising measures related to occupational safety and health.
Brestovci emphasized the scope of the Central Labor Inspectorate’s authority, stating, “The Central Labor Inspectorate is the responsible institution.” This clarification aims to delineate accountability following the accident. The remarks from Brestovci serve to guide the public and stakeholders regarding the specific agency mandated to enforce standards and conduct thorough inspections at such workplace settings. The focus remains on establishing clear lines of responsibility to prevent future occurrences involving worker safety.
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