Workplace Safety Training in Ghana: What Employers Must Know (2025 Update)

Workplace safety is more than just compliance—it’s about protecting lives, boosting productivity, and building a culture of responsibility. In Ghana, the increasing awareness of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards means employers must now take proactive steps to train and equip their staff.

At Safetify Academy, we help organizations meet both local and international safety standards through accredited training programs such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and OSHA certifications.

Every employer has a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of their workforce. Whether you’re managing a construction site, factory, healthcare facility, or corporate office, safety training reduces risks, prevents costly incidents, and enhances employee confidence.

Some key reasons include:

• Reducing workplace accidents and near misses

• Meeting Ghana’s OHS legal requirements under the Factories, Offices, and Shops Act 1970 (Act 328) and Labour Act 2003 (Act 651)

• Protecting company reputation and reducing compensation costs

• Improving staff morale and retention

Under Ghanaian law, employers must ensure:

1. The workplace environment is safe and free from hazards.

2. Employees receive appropriate Health and Safety training for their roles.

3. Emergency procedures and risk assessments are conducted regularly.

4. Competent safety officers are appointed or engaged.

Non-compliance can lead to penalties, shutdowns, and reputational damage.

Safetify Academy partners with organizations to deliver customized corporate safety training, ensuring compliance with Ghana’s OHS laws and international best practices.

👉 Learn more about our Corporate Safety Training Programs.

This should be the first training all new employees receive. It introduces workplace policies, hazard identification, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.

➡️ Recommended course: Basic Occupational Health and Safety Training in Ghana

These internationally recognized programs develop competent safety professionals capable of leading safety culture across all sectors.

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

• IOSH Managing Safely

Essential for all workplaces, this training covers fire prevention, evacuation drills, and use of extinguishers.

➡️ See our Fire Safety and First Aid Courses.

Quick response saves lives. Employees trained in first aid can stabilize injured workers before medical help arrives.

➡️ Explore our First Aid and Emergency Response Courses.

For construction and engineering sectors, workers must be trained in scaffolding safety, fall protection, and equipment handling.

➡️ Learn more: Construction Safety Training in Ghana

• Accredited training by NEBOSH, IOSH, and OSHA

• Experienced Ghanaian and international instructors

• Flexible learning: online, onsite, or hybrid options

• Certification recognized locally and globally

• Tailored training for specific industries (oil & gas, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.)

👉 Check out all our Professional Safety Courses.

1. Assess your workplace risks and training needs.

2. Contact Safetify Academy for a tailored training plan.

3. Schedule sessions for your team (onsite or virtual).

4. Ensure refresher training every year.

Or visit our Contact Page to speak with our safety training advisors.

Investing in workplace safety training isn’t just about compliance—it’s about commitment to your people. Employers who prioritize safety gain loyal workers, fewer accidents, and a better brand image.

At Safetify Academy, we believe that a safe workplace is a productive workplace. Enroll your staff today and make safety your company’s strongest asset.

👉 Start now: Enroll in a Workplace Safety Course