OSH Professional Emily Akumah Shines on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

On this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) celebrates the International Labour Organization’s adoption of a safe and healthy work environment as a fundamental principle and right. As part of their celebration, IOSH has highlighted the Commonwealth’s growing commitment to developing good occupational safety and health (OSH), featuring OSH professionals from 10 Commonwealth countries, including Ghana.

Emily Esenam Akumah, an OSH professional from Ghana, has been recognized as a torchbearer in the OSH field. With a background in nursing, Akumah witnessed many work-related accidents and illnesses, which sparked her interest in preventing such suffering. Her passion for OSH led her to become involved in organizing the Vision Zero Ghana event, which brought together professionals and stakeholders from the global OSH community to discuss the future of Africa and OSH policy formulation. IOSH supported this event and has continued to collaborate with Akumah on various stakeholder engagements, training initiatives, and partnerships, extending to the sub-region.

Akumah believes that OSH becoming a fundamental principle and right at work is crucial for a safer and healthier world of work in Ghana and globally. As a torchbearer, she works tirelessly behind the scenes to create opportunities for a safer and healthier world of work in Africa through other professionals.

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, let us celebrate the contributions of OSH professionals like Akumah, who are making a significant impact on workplace safety and health.