Incorporation of Occupational Safety and Health Requirements into Public Service Standing Orders

TLDR

• The Occupational Safety and Health Act require all workplaces to establish effective systems to protect employees from work-related accidents and diseases.
• He added that the commission is tasked with ensuring public employers comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other OSHA guidelines to safeguard the wellbeing of government employees.
• DODOMA: THE Public Service Commission (PSC) has underscored the importance of safe and healthy workplaces, saying protecting public servants from occupational hazards is vital for improving efficiency in service.
• The training, organised by the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), seeks to equip inspectors with the knowledge needed to assess compliance with occupational safety and health laws and guidelines across.
• Mr Kipanda said protecting employees’ health remains a government priority, noting that a healthy workforce is more productive and better positioned to deliver quality public services.