Train the Trainer (TOT) workshop on Capacity Building of Labour Inspectors on Effective and Modern Labour Inspection Strategies

Sri Lanka has embarked to recruit 300 new inspectors. The Inspectors need to be provided with induction training and on the job training on planning, programming and evaluation of inspections. The training programme focussed on imparting practical skills to the trainers in order to be able to develop capacity within the new labour inspectors in order to ensure compliance of the labour law in Sri Lanka.

Training of Trainers for Building a Modern and Effective Labour Administration and Inspection Systems in Sri Lanka

Background:

In the framework of the Project on Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Sri Lanka, funded by the USDOL, and following the agreed work programme and recent discussions with the Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations in Sri Lanka and considering the need to support effective promotion of Labour Inspection among the primary practitioners the training is proposed.

The international consultant will assist in delivering training to officials of the Department of Labour on (a) effective methodologies of labour Inspection and identify best practices of the said subject and (b) help develop a cadre of skilled practitioners within the DOL for the effective promotion and implementation of Labour Inspection.

Objectives of the training:

1. Develop a core cadre of trainers and practitioners on labour inspection within the ranks of the DOL.

2. To share good practices on labour inspection among the core cadre;

3. To develop a training strategy that will lead to a more sustained labour inspection training framework.

Participants

60 participants from the Department of Labour involved in labour inspection.

Day 1

0900 – 0930

Inaugural Session

§ Welcome address by Mr. Wijayaweera, Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and labour Relations.

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§ Address by ILO Representative.

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§ Keynote address by Hon. Gamini Lokuge Minister for Labour and Labour Relations.

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0930 – 1100

Module 1 - Role of Labour Administration and Labour Inspection in Promoting Decent Work, Employment, Economic Development and Enhancing Labour Productivity.

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

S K S Ranaweera

1100 – 1115

Coffee Break

 

1115 – 1145

Challenges facing Labour inspection in Sri Lanka ,Governance, Compliance Flexibility and Realizing the Decent Work Agenda

Ms Pearl Weerasinghe, CGL

1145 - 1315

Group Work: Current and Emerging Challenges faced in Labour Inspection.

(Presentation of Group Work)

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

S K S Ranaweera & Norton Fernando

1315 – 1430

Lunch

1430 – 1515

Module 2 – Introduction to Labour Inspection: Preventive, Promotional Strategies and Key Elements of ILO Convention 81 on Labour Inspection.

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

S K S Ranaweera

1515 - 1530

Coffee Break

 

1530 - 1630

Module 3 – Policy and planning of Labour Inspection.

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

S K S Ranaweera, Daya Senaratne

1630 – 1800

Module 4 – Designing Strategies and promoting Compliance

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

S K S Ranaweera, Norton Fernando

Day 2

0830 – 1015

Module 5 – Cooperation and Partnerships & Group Work

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

1015 – 1030

Coffee Break

 

1030 - 1200

Module 6 – Inspection of Working Conditions

S K S Ranaweera

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

1200 - 1330

Module 7 – Inspection of Employment Relationship

Legal Adviser - Department of Labour

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

1330 - 1430

Lunch

 

1430 - 1530

Module 8 - Basic OSH for Labour Inspectors

NIOSH

1530 – 1545

Coffee Break

 

1545 – 1700

Module 9 – Dealing with vulnerable groups of workers

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

Extended Group Assignment

Strategies to deal with disguised employment & how to detect hazards.

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

Day 3

0830 – 1000

Module 10 – The Inspection visit

S K S Ranaweera, Norton Fernando

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

1000 – 1115

Module 11 – Tools for Labour Inspection

A. Sivananthiram, ILO Consultant

1115 – 1130

Coffee Break

 

1130 – 1245

Elements of a Training Strategy for Labour Inspection in Sri Lanka.

ILO Expert

1245 – 1345

Lunch

 

1345 - 1530

Group work – Elements of a Training Strategy

ILO Expert + DOL and MOL&LR

1530 – 1600

Close of Training Programme

Mr. Upali Wijayaweera, Secretary Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations.