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The leading energy provider, Puma Energy Ghana, during the visit of Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to its affiliate LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) bottling factory, reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating access to energy, particularly clean cooking options. Her Excellency Samira Bawumia, Mr. Michael S. Regan, the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana, and U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer all attended the visit, which was intended to acquaint them with Puma Energy Ghana’s LPG operations and the critical role it plays in facilitating access to LPG in Ghana. The International Energy Agency (IEA)…

Employees of Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines requests that the Minerals Commission revoke the company’s license. The employees claim that since Future Global Resources took over in 2020, no investment has been made in the mine. Samuel Kumi Manu, the general secretary of the Senior Staff Union of FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mines, claimed in an interview that the company’s administration has failed miserably. “The mine had over $30 million in debt when FGR took over, but as of right now, the company’s debt portfolio has grown to over $100 million. Furthermore, this debt comprises obligations to employees. The company has not been…

Is it not astonishing that some safety leaders still refer to “common sense” as a part of safety compliance as though it exists? To assume that any level of safety compliance hinges on common sense will be an irresponsible assumption to make in controlling risk. I often hear this absurd terminology in many safety discourses, especially when they say, “safety is common sense” or “common sense should tell you not to put yourself in the line of fire” And guess what? If it existed, you really wouldn’t need to ask for it. Imagine how absurd this would sound to a…

Fire alarms. Frantic scurrying around. Chaos and confusion. This is the vivid image that many people associate with the word “evacuation.” However, in the dynamic and always changing field of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management, evacuation plans have evolved from being static paper papers into dynamic, living survival guides. This progress is centered on strong planning tools.Because of their extensive capabilities, software platforms are essential to overall workplace safety; however, many firms may not be aware of the crucial role safety management software solutions play in evacuation planning. What an impact a safety management platform can have is explained…

Any organization that respects the health and welfare of its workers must measure and monitor workplace safety. It can be difficult to choose the appropriate workplace safety criteria to evaluate safety performance, though. While there are legal responsibilities for maintaining records of occurrences and injuries, businesses must do more than simply review historical data. Using both leading and trailing indicators that provide light on the safety culture of the present and potential hazards of the future is crucial. Through the effective utilization of key performance indicators (KPIs), companies can obtain insight into safety-related concerns and anticipate future areas for enhancement.…

During a fire incident at Westland in West Legon, a building collapsed on firemen, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The incident happened on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, when fire service personnel attempted to put out a strong fire, according to the GNFS. This was stated in a press release on Thursday, January 25, that was signed and issued by Timothy Osafo-Affum, the GNFS Director of Public Relations. Four firefighters were hurt during the operation, according to the statement. At the University of Ghana Medical Center, two of them were in severe condition and were sent to the…

A storey building’s beam collapsed on top of four Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) personnel as they were putting out a fire at West Legon, the policemen suffered varying degrees of injuries, with two of them in severe condition. According to reports, the first floor offices of the multistory building were damaged by a fire that broke out in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 24. Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Public Relations Department described the incident to Citi News, saying, “The fire incident happened this afternoon (Wednesday).” Our team in Legon was…

A wave of cutting-edge safety software solutions is completely changing the workplace safety scene. By stretching the limits of conventional safety management, these innovative solutions enable businesses to establish work environments that are safer, more compliant, and ultimately more productive. The market for safety software is diverse. A number of leading companies in the field provide cutting-edge solutions that can improve safety and productivity in all kinds of workplaces. The greatest of the finest are all following a few clearly visible trends, notwithstanding the great diversity among these suppliers. Here are some things you should be aware of regarding how…

If you’ve been on the EHS side of a business, the words ‘safety plan’ are probably a daily part of your vocabulary. But the meaning behind these simple words can vary greatly between industries and even companies in the same niche.

Eleven mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe’s Redwing Mine, 270 km (167.77 miles) west of the capital Harare, authorities said on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday morning, with initial assessments pointing to earth tremors as the possible cause of the accident, Zimbabwe’s mines ministry said in a statement. Metallon Corporation, which owns Redwing Mine, confirmed the incident in a separate statement. The company has deployed a rescue team to bring the trapped miners back to the surface, it added. “The team has made several rescue attempts. However, the ground…