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Ipiales artisans receive gunpowder safety training
On September 3, 2026, a training session was held at the INSUR facilities in Ipiales for artisans involved in the manufacture and distribution of gunpowder. Organized by the Local Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (COLOSST), the initiative aimed to provide guidance on the risks associated with gunpowder and various chemical subproducts.
The training covered hazard identification, accident prevention, the safe handling of substances, and the protection of worker health. The goal is to equip workers with tools to reduce risks during the manufacturing, handling, and distribution processes.
Iván Flores Portilla, executive president of the Ipiales Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that these activities must comply with current safety regulations. He noted that training should be accompanied by permanent prevention and monitoring actions to protect both workers and the general population from risks such as burns, fires, explosions, and chemical exposure.
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COLOSST · INSUR · Ipiales · Ipiales Chamber of Commerce · Iván Flores Portilla
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Local Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (COLOSST) organized a training session for gunpowder artisans. www.diariodelsur.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Training topics included hazard identification, accident prevention, safe substance handling, and worker health protection. www.diariodelsur.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iván Flores Portilla emphasized the importance of conducting gunpowder-related activities under adequate safety conditions and in compliance with current regulations. www.diariodelsur.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] The training session took place on September 3, 2026, at the INSUR facilities in Ipiales. www.diariodelsur.com.co