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Three people have died as a result of a fight between Manso Tontokrom locals and private security guards assigned to protect Asanko Gold Mines Limited’s concession. The resident was shot and killed during the Saturday confrontation, which turned violent as the security guards opened fire. Enraged residents lynched two members of the private security crew and seriously injured another as payback. For years, locals have been complaining about alleged abuses committed by military officers and thugs who were sent to prevent illicit miners from entering the mining company’s concession. The young people in Tontokrom are lively, yet they don’t have…

In the Ashanti Region’s Offinso North District, a tricycle carrying three people including a pregnant woman collided with a tipper truck, resulting in the deaths of the three people. Six further victims of injuries are being treated at different medical facilities, one of which being the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. At approximately six o’clock on Thursday, February 29, an accident happened on the Akomadan-Konkoma route. The tipper truck hauling sand collided head-on with the trike carrying a variety of craftsmen as it traveled into the Akomadan township on a small stretch of road. Elijah Mamoa, the National Disaster Management Organization’s…

Would you take a pay cut for a safe workplace? So, this what I found from a blog about how employees value safety. Addison, Texas — According to a recent survey, almost half of employees would accept a pay decrease to work for a company with a stronger safety culture. To find out how much American adults prioritize workplace safety, Pollfish researchers polled 1,000 workers on behalf of the plastics producer DuraPlas. Men (56%) were more inclined than women (42%), among the workforce, to believe that a greater safety culture would be worth a salary decrease (48%). When looking for…

According to a recent study, oil and gas extraction companies should strengthen safety procedures, integrate contract workers in site safety management plans, and enhance training on job and equipment hazards. OSHA data from January 2015 to July 2022 was examined by researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order to identify serious patterns in the oil and gas extraction sector. Over 82,000 severe work-related injuries—those that required an eye or amputation—were reported to OSHA during the course of the research. Of these, almost 2,100 (2.6%) worked in the oil and gas extraction sector; employees supporting oil and…

So, apparently the US does have a National Safety Stand-Down. How cool! Following the upcoming National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, OSHA is urging businesses to take a break and spread awareness of fall dangers and the value of fall protection. The event is scheduled for May 6–10 this year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 395 of the approximately 1,100 construction-related deaths in 2022 were caused by falls from elevation. Activities like toolbox talks, safety equipment inspections, rescue plan development, or in-depth conversations on hazardous tasks are available for participation by both employers and employees. Companies…

Potential catastrophic occupational and process safety incidents are among today’s leading concerns as they have long-lasting effects on all those involved and ripple across organizations when they occur. Unfortunately, conventional safety methods cannot offer accurate insights into potential catastrophic incidents since they frequently concentrate on actual results rather than potential consequences.  Risk based thinking however helps us to evaluate risks based on the actual and the potential consequence. A thorough risk-based decision-making process can be supported by extensively implementing the following five steps. 1. Create risk-based targeted activity plans. Make a “risk register” to track and evaluate the risks and…

The AFP news agency has been informed by local and security sources that scores of Muslims were slain in an attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso on the same day as another horrific attack on Catholics attending mass. A security source told the AFP on Monday that “armed individuals attacked a mosque in Natiaboani on Sunday around 5am, resulting in several dozen being killed.” A local resident confirmed over the phone that “the victims were all Muslims, most of them men” who had arrived for morning prayers. “The terrorists entered the town early morning,” stated a second local…

Road accidents continue to be a public health issue in the country as more people continue to die from the canker than from terminal diseases. As Ghana gears up for the 2024 General Elections on December 7, the country is buzzing with political rhetoric and discourse, promises, and electoral fervour. While the spotlight is often on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic policies there is an urgent need for all political parties to prioritize an issue that also directly impacts the lives of every Ghanaian – Road Safety. The article explores the disconcerting statistics surrounding road crashes, deaths, and…

This is how fast the construction industry is advancing with Artificial Intelligence in some part of the world. Read this post! Washington — Associated Builders and Contractors has released a new technical guide on artificial intelligence in the construction industry. The guide offers an overview of AI applications throughout the course of a construction project, from preconstruction to building maintenance, in addition to definitions of common AI terms. Links to further resources and best practices for AI policy are also included. ABC’s vice president of construction technology and innovation, Matt Abeles, stated in a press statement that AI has the…

Managing employees who tend to disregard safety and procedural rules can be hectic. It can sometimes make you question your why for being a safety practitioner, supervisor or manager. The “Triple E model” approach has been developed out of real life and workplace experience in addressing such issues at work. Read along as we dive in to share insights into this approach. The first E of this model is Educate: This implies providing the relevant safety training and awareness to all employees. You can’t expect employees to act safely by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) if they are not well…