The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing occupational safety and health standards in Ghanaian workplaces.
Speaking at a World Safety Day event in Accra, Dr. Pelpuo emphasized that a safe and healthy work environment is fundamental to achieving high productivity.
“Worker safety and health are non-negotiable priorities for this sector,” Dr. Pelpuo asserted. “Improving the welfare and well-being of our workforce will be a key component of the government’s resetting agenda.”
The Minister outlined plans for significant investment in health infrastructure, modernizing facilities, and equipping workplaces with technological tools to enhance safety.
“By doing so, the government is laying a robust foundation for a resilient economy where safety and productivity are intrinsically linked,” he said.
Dr. Pelpuo announced the imminent unveiling of innovative, data-driven strategies to transform health and safety compliance across all sectors.
“In the coming weeks, we will introduce ground-breaking data-driven strategies aimed at revolutionizing health and safety compliance nationwide,” he declared.
“We are collaboratively developing a national framework that ensures emerging technologies contribute to economic progress while upholding the safety and dignity of every Ghanaian worker” he added.
These strategies will include enhancing workplace surveillance and hazard monitoring systems, digitalizing labour inspection processes, introducing smart personal protective equipment, and strengthening data collection for informed policymaking.
Acting Chief Inspector of Factories Directorate, George D. Gashon, underscored the directorate’s enhanced capacity to enforce safety regulations.
“An enforcement team has been inaugurated to ensure comprehensive coverage across Ghana, guaranteeing that safety officers are well-trained, supervised, and effective in improving workplace safety,” Mr. Gashon affirmed.
“As we focus on resetting the economy, safety is paramount for industrialization, and technology is a vital enabler. Our goal is to elevate safety standards in Ghana by actively engaging with all workplaces to embrace technological solutions.”
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