In the aftermath of a grave incident in which a colleague suffered a head injury that posed a significant risk to his brain, a group of government employees in India have taken measures to protect themselves. They now wear motorcycle helmets while working in their offices.
The ‘Development Office’ of Jagtial district in Telangana State, India, is reportedly in a state of severe disrepair, with cement slabs falling from the ceiling into the office spaces.
The Development Office’s primary responsibility is to enhance the district’s development by providing infrastructure and internet access to rural areas.
However, the deteriorating condition of the office building has made it necessary for employees to take precautions against falling debris.
According to Odditycentral.com, following an incident in which a coworker narrowly escaped a severe head injury when a cement slab fell from the ceiling, the workers requested to be relocated to a safer office facility.
Unfortunately, their request was not addressed.
News reports indicate that the roof of the Mandal Parishad Development Office has been leaking since the previous year and is currently in a state of disrepair.
As a result, the staff had no alternative but to find a way to protect themselves, as sections of the ceiling were crumbling due to moisture.
A video showing these workers wearing motorcycle helmets recently went viral, sparking widespread condemnation of the government’s negligence. In response, officials from Telangana’s Jagtial district have announced that plans are underway to relocate the Development Office staff to a more secure building.
However, it remains uncertain when the employees will be transferred to a safer location, thereby eliminating the need for them to wear motorcycle helmets.