Drone Integration in Labor Inspections

The Bilateral Cooperation Activity between the Ministry of Labour and the Public Service of The Bahamas and the Secretariat of Labor, Employment and Social Security (STEySS for its acronym in Spanish) of Argentina on drone integration in labor inspections was selected in the framework of the 17th Call of the Inter-American Network for Labor Administration (RIAL) of the OAS in April 2024, to be carried out virtually.
 
OBJECTIVE AND FINAL PRODUCT: 

General Objective (as stated in the proposal): Bilateral cooperation will facilitate the exchange of knowledge, training, and capacity building for the Bahamas regarding the integration of drone technology in occupational safety and health inspections.
 

Specific Objectives: 

• Basic knowledge on general drone usage and care
• Knowledge of specific drone models used in OSH inspections
• Knowledge of policies and authorizations needed to operate a drone in the workplace
• Learn theories to keep drones stabilized during flights
• Learn how to collect drone data
• Learn the potential risks and hazards associated with drones’ usage