Priya is a structural engineer supervising the construction of a small shopping plaza in Nadi. During a routine inspection, she discovers that the scaffolding used on the upper level is unstable and does not meet the required safety standards. She immediately alerts the site manager, who assures her it will be replaced “soon” but insists work must continue to meet the project deadline.

Priya documents the issue but notices that the unsafe scaffolding remains in use the next day. Concerned for the safety of the workers and the public walking nearby, she escalates the matter to the company’s head office. However, she is warned that such actions may damage the firm’s reputation and her future at the company.

Despite the pressure, Priya issues a stop-work notice and contacts the municipal safety inspector. An inspection confirms her concerns, and the site is temporarily shut down to rectify the hazards.