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Collaboration and partnership: OSHAfrica Foundation Seeks Strategic Partnership with BUSINESSAfrica for Workplace Safety and Health Collaboration across Africa

août 28, 2024
Posted by: Tevin Richard

BUSINESSAfrica and Occupational Safety and Health Africa Foundation (OSHAfrica) on 22nd August 2024 held an important meeting to explore a potential partnership aimed at joining forces to promote Occupational Safety and Health across the African region.

The impactful session, headed by Mr. Ehi Iden, President of OSH-Africa, and Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, Secretary General of BUSINESSAfrica, Executive Director and CEO of Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) set the stage for potential collaboration that will prioritize employee well-being and promote sustainable workplace practices.

In an effort to advance workplace safety and health standards across Africa, the two organizations, known for their commitment to improving safety protocols and reducing workplace-related challenges aims to work together in the following priority areas:
  • Joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacities of African businesses in occupational safety and health practices.
  • Collaborating to influence policies that prioritize employee well-being and ensure safe working conditions across various industries.
  • Organizing training sessions for employers and employees on best OSH practices.
  • Conducting joint research to address emerging risks and trends in workplace safety and sharing findings to drive informed decision-making across sectors.
This partnership will also provide a platform for our members to share Knowledge, Data and Research. BUSINESSAfrica and OSHAfrica are committed to building safer workplaces and well-being of workers.

     
 

Author :Lionel Otieno