Parliament Pushes Occupational Safety

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The Tanzanian Parliamentary Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development urged the government to strengthen occupational safety oversight in the informal sector. Committee Chair Hawa Chakoma called on the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) to implement continuous follow-up systems to ensure employers comply with safety regulations. Members recommended integrating informal workers into formal safety frameworks. Minister Deus Sangu highlighted OSHA and the Workers Compensation Fund’s roles in protecting employees and promoting workplace welfare nationwide.