TWU held a social dialogue meeting on occupational health and safety (OHS) policies in Kumasi on April 28th, 2023
- Category: Workshops
- Date 29-04-2023
The Timber and Woodworkers Union(TWU) held a social dialogue
meeting on occupational health and safety (OHS) policies in Kumasi on April
28th, 2023. The meeting brought together representatives from the TWU,
government officials, employers, and workers to discuss ways to improve OHS
policies and practices in the Wood and Forestry Sector.
The meeting began with an opening address from the
Chairperson of the Tiber and Woodworkers Union Sister Georgina Smedley, who
emphasized the importance of OHS in the Wood and Forestry Sector and the need
for collaboration among stakeholders to improve working conditions for Timber
and Wood workers. This was followed by a series of presentations from OHS
experts and government officials, who shared insights and best practices on OHS
policies and regulations.
The main focus of the meeting was on identifying gaps and
challenges in current OHS policies and practices in the Wood and Forestry
Sector, and developing strategies to address them. Participants discussed
issues such as inadequate training and equipment for workers, poor working
conditions, and the need for stronger enforcement of OHS regulations.
The meeting concluded with a set of recommendations and
action points for improving OHS policies and practices in the Wood and Forestry
Sector. These included the need for increased training and awareness-raising
among workers and employers, the development of stronger OHS regulations, and
the establishment of an OHS monitoring and reporting system.
Overall, the social dialogue meeting on OHS policies held by
the TWU in Kumasi was a productive and informative event, highlighting the
importance of collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders in improving
working conditions and promoting safety in the Wood and Forestry Sector.