The Special Task Force on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) under the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has unveiled a new digital compliance and inspection application aimed at digitizing workplace monitoring, strengthening safety enforcement, and improving revenue collection.
The Task Force presented the app to the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, at the Ministry’s headquarters.
The presentation showcased the progress of the pilot phase of the digital platform, which seeks to modernize how the Ministry tracks and enforces compliance with occupational safety regulations across factories, offices, and shops.
Unveiling the app, Engr. Thomas Kwadwo Boakye, Deputy Head of Operations of the Special Task Force, explained that the mobile-based system enables field inspectors to register, monitor, and verify company certifications, including fire, environmental, and health permits, in real time.
He added that the app functions both online and offline, allowing data collection in remote areas, with information later synchronized to a central database for analysis and verification by relevant agencies.
The National Coordinator for the Special Task Force, Dr. Daniel Ayikwei Fosha, recommended the institutionalization of the digital compliance system to strengthen enforcement under the Factories, Offices and Shops Act, the Labour Act, and the Public Financial Management Act.
He also proposed a forensic audit of past revenue operations to address inefficiencies and enhance accountability.
The Sector Minister, Hon. Dr. Hassan Pelpuo, commended the Task Force for its innovation and professionalism in developing the platform.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote workplace safety, create employment, and increase transparency.
“I am proud of the commitment and discipline you have shown,” Dr. Pelpuo said. “Our shared goal is to create safe and decent workplaces, ensure compliance with national laws, and strengthen our ability to generate sustainable revenue for national development.”
Dr. Pelpuo also charged the Task Force to recruit and train unemployed youth to support inspection operations, aligning with the Ministry’s broader goal of expanding decent work opportunities.
He emphasized that workplace safety must never be compromised, citing the need to curb uncertified products, unsafe electrical installations, and unregulated labour practices.
“This project shows the future of labour administration in Ghana,” he added. “We must harness technology to make inspections transparent, fair, and effective while protecting Ghanaian workers and consumers alike.”
According to the Task Force, the full implementation of the digital system could generate up to ₵23 million annually, positioning the Ministry as one of Ghana’s most data-driven and self-sustaining public institutions.
Source: myxyzonline.com/Akora Kofi Darko
