Protecting Workers Health NSSA, ILO and ZOSHC host workshop on Biological Hazards
By Admire Chitsungo in Kadoma
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA), the Zimbabwe Occupational Safety and Health Council (ZOSHC), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have joined forces to host a crucial tripartite workshop on protecting workers from biological hazards in the workplace. The workshop, currently underway at the Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre in Kadoma, will run until Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
The platform is there to promote Occupational Safety and Health,for stakeholders to discuss the importance of protecting workers from biological hazards.Share Knowledge and best practices to enable representatives from government, employers, and employees to share experiences and challenges in mitigating biological hazards.
Develop Strategies to foster a collaborative approach to prevent and control work-related injuries, diseases, and deaths related to biological hazards.
The ILO has developed technical guidelines on biological hazards, which provide key principles for effective management in the working environment. These guidelines were adopted by the ILO’s Governing Body in November 2022 and emphasize the need for governments, employers, and workers to work together to prevent and control biological hazards.Biological hazards pose significant risks to workers’ health, and the workshop is essential for developing measures to prevent and mitigate these risks.
The workshop’s outcomes are expected to contribute to improved workplace safety and health policies and practices in Zimbabwe, aligning with international labour standards and guidelines.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Simon Masanga’s speech read by Director of Labour Administration Mr Clemence Vusani, emphasized the need for proactive measures to protect workers from workplace vulnerabilities. Recent global health crises have highlighted the importance of effective strategies to safeguard employees. He urged participants to collaborate and prioritize the well-being of workers in high-risk workplaces exposed to biological hazards.
