9th April 2013
The ACDP today welcomed an investigation by labour inspectors into the circumstances resulting in a lift malfunctioning and dropping three floors in Parliament’s Mark’s Building, injuring several people.
ACDP Chief Whip, Cheryllyn Dudley, who is housed on the ground floor in the Mark’s Building, says: “Maintenance to the lifts should be properly supervised, effectively monitored and carried out frequently and regularly. “The three lifts in the building are used daily by Members of Parliament, general staff, media personnel and visitors. It is shocking that an incident like this has been allowed to happen and it would be unthinkable if continued negligence resulted in a similar incident in this or any other building within Parliament”, she said.
It is reported that seven staff members were treated for minor injuries to their ankles, knees, hips and backs. They were transported to the Christian Barnard Memorial Hospital in the city centre and to the Milnerton Medi-Clinic. On Sunday, reports indicated that four of the workers were still in hospital for observation and one person had undergone an operation for a bone fracture.
The ACDP is calling for the investigation to be a matter of urgency in order to implement measures in line with findings and to ensure the safety of the public, staff and Members at parliament.
ACDP Chief Whip, Cheryllyn Dudley, who is housed on the ground floor in the Mark’s Building, says: “Maintenance to the lifts should be properly supervised, effectively monitored and carried out frequently and regularly. “The three lifts in the building are used daily by Members of Parliament, general staff, media personnel and visitors. It is shocking that an incident like this has been allowed to happen and it would be unthinkable if continued negligence resulted in a similar incident in this or any other building within Parliament”, she said.
It is reported that seven staff members were treated for minor injuries to their ankles, knees, hips and backs. They were transported to the Christian Barnard Memorial Hospital in the city centre and to the Milnerton Medi-Clinic. On Sunday, reports indicated that four of the workers were still in hospital for observation and one person had undergone an operation for a bone fracture.
The ACDP is calling for the investigation to be a matter of urgency in order to implement measures in line with findings and to ensure the safety of the public, staff and Members at parliament.
The ACDP regrets the pain and inconvenience caused and wishes all those who were injured in this unacceptable accident, a speedy recovery.
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