IOSH West Africa Community - The future of occupational health and safety
About this Event
The IOSH West Africa Community (WAC) in-person meeting will bring together OSH professionals, industry leaders, practitioners, volunteers and members to strengthen professional collaboration, promote knowledge sharing, and advance occupational health and safety practices across West Africa.
The event will feature a technical session, The Future of Occupational Health and Safety in West Africa, exploring emerging trends, regional challenges, and opportunities for improving workplace safety and health. Discussions will focus on the evolving role of OSH professionals in addressing technological advancements, changing workplace dynamics, leadership accountability, regulatory compliance, and the integration of safety into sustainable business practices.
Attendees will also take part in a panel discussion, Why Good Safety Systems Fail: Lessons from Incidents, Human Factors and Organisational Culture. Panellists will examine why well-designed safety management systems sometimes fail to prevent incidents and share practical insights into incident learning, human factors, leadership behaviours, workforce engagement and organisational culture. The discussion will highlight strategies for moving beyond procedural compliance towards effective risk prevention.
Networking and Professional Development
The meeting will provide opportunities for networking, professional development, experience sharing, and strengthening the IOSH West Africa Community.
Ultimately, the event aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and collaborative approaches to building safer, healthier and more resilient workplaces across the region.
The event will support CPD by providing current industry insights, practical knowledge and opportunities to learn from peers and industry leaders. Attendees will enhance their understanding of emerging OSH trends, risk management, regulatory compliance, human factors and organisational culture, while developing skills in critical thinking, stakeholder engagement and influencing positive safety behaviours. The event will also provide opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and professional development within the IOSH community.
This is an in‑person event. Please only register if you are able to travel to the venue.
This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your professional journey. The event will support development across a range of IOSH competencies, including:
- technical competencies: health and safety governance and organisational culture
- core competencies: stakeholder management and visible leadership
- behavioural competencies: collaboration and advocating for safety and inspiring people
The event is open to members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at [email protected] in advance.
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As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at [email protected] thank you for your consideration.
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