BENGKULU - The Bengkulu City Government has announced the provision of social security protection in the form of BPJS Employment for around 200 garbage transport drivers working in the area.
This program is a form of concern and appreciation for workers who face high risks in the field every day.
The Mayor of Bengkulu Dedy Wahyudi said that so far, garbage transport drivers have not had BPJS Employment protection. In fact, this type of work is prone to accidents at work.
"So far, garbage transport drivers have not had BPJS Employment. Previously, the Bengkulu City Government had given BPJS Employment to fishermen, and later the garbage transporter would also do so," said Dedy in Bengkulu, Monday, February 2.
He assessed that garbage transport drivers are a group of workers who have a fairly high level of risk, but have not yet fully received decent employment guarantees. Therefore, the provision of BPJS Employment is expected to be able to provide a sense of security for workers and their families.
"With this BPJS, at least they feel more calm when working, especially if there is a work accident," he said.
Dedy said that the number of garbage transport drivers in Bengkulu City reached around 200 people spread across 67 villages. According to him, these workers are the front line in maintaining city cleanliness.
"They are the spearhead of city cleanliness. It should be given more attention to their safety and well-being," he said.
In addition to providing social security, the Bengkulu City Government also plans to draft special regulations for waste carriers. One point that will be regulated is the standardization of operational vehicles to ensure the safety of drivers while working in the field.
Through this step, the Bengkulu City Government hopes that the protection, safety, and welfare of waste carriers will be more secure, as well as have an impact on improving the quality of sanitation services in Bengkulu City.
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