ILRI-Ethiopia EOHS helpdesk

Email: ilriethiopiaeohs@cgiar.org

Call Ashenafi Kidanemariam (EOHS officer) on +251-116-17-2230 or Ext : 2230

Emergency contact out of hours: +251 920-864-234

Please enter these numbers on your mobile phone & post it on your desk

Please use the above contact info to:

1. Seek Health and safety information and guidance

• You can contact the health and safety office to seek any information or guidance on issues related to health and the work place environment. The EOHS office provides health counseling and health education on work place hazards (physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial, ergonomic hazards) and their control measures.

2. Register a complaint

• Complaints about food safety and kitchen hygiene: cleanliness and sanitation, poor employee hygiene practices, improperly cooked or handled food, food that tastes /smells bad, foreign material in the food, symptoms of food borne illness such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever and cramps, and any other complaints.
• Ergonomic complaints (back pain, wrist pain, eye problems etc.) or
• Any other health and safety complaints.

3. Report an incident/accident

• All accidents/incidents must be reported using ILRI’s accident reporting form. The completed form should be sent to the above address within 24 hours of the accident/incident. All incidents should be reported online at the given help desk email address or use the telephone service Ext: 2230 (open hours Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 5:00 pm).

4. Report pest incident – if you notice pest infestation in your office please let us know as soon as possible.

5. Raise a concern about workplace health and safety

• Raise any issue that has caused or has potential to cause significant harm for staff and the environment.
• Raise issues that constitute a significant breach of ILRI’s health and safety policy.

6. Report emergencies and seek help

In the event of an emergency, it is best to call security at 2700 immediately (0116-17-2700 from mobile phones) as they are at their desk every day all day. Security will this ensure that the proper assistance is requested. While security will notify the EOHS officer, you may also call him as he can provide medical assistance until an ambulance arrives (extension 2230 or 0116-17-2230)

The EOHS officer can

• Provide first aid.
• Provide emergency assistance in case of fire.
• Manage outbreaks.
• Request ambulance service in case of medical emergency (NB: You can also call directly to St.Yared General Hospital at +251-116-460-911 or +251-116-454-604)