{"id":3136,"date":"2025-06-27T00:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T00:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/?p=3136"},"modified":"2025-07-10T07:28:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T07:28:46","slug":"capacity-building-workshop-on-workplace-health-and-safety-protocols-at-the-district-assembly-hall-sogakope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/index.php\/capacity-building-workshop-on-workplace-health-and-safety-protocols-at-the-district-assembly-hall-sogakope\/","title":{"rendered":"CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS AT THE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY HALL, SOGAKOPE."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of&nbsp; ongoing efforts to enhance staff capacity and ensure a safe working environment, the Human Resource Department of the South Tongu District Assembly organized a comprehensive one-day training workshop on Wednesday, 25th June, &nbsp;2025, 10 am at the District Assembly Hall, Sogakope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop focused on Workplace Health and Safety Protocols, which aimed &nbsp;to raise awareness and promote compliance among staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program commenced with &nbsp;welcoming remarks &nbsp;from the District &nbsp;Chief Executive, Hon. Victoria Dzeklo, and the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Setsoafia Kpenu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both &nbsp;encouraged staff to actively participate, learn, and apply the knowledge gained&nbsp; to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The training session was led by Mr. Mathias Akorli, the Head of the Ambulance Services, South Tongu District together with a team from the Ambulance Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Akorli discussed essential topics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Identifying potential hazards in the workplace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Understanding emergency procedures and protocols<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Promoting best practices for injury prevention<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through interactive discussions, practical demonstrations, and scenario-based learning, the staff of the &nbsp;Assembly gained hands-on knowledge and insights into key safety measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop emphasized the importance of fostering a proactive safety culture and &nbsp;empowered staff to take ownership of their safety and that of their colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop successfully equipped staff with essential knowledge and skills to promote a safe and healthy work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250625-WA0082-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3137\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250625-WA0082-771x1024.jpg 771w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250625-WA0082-226x300.jpg 226w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250625-WA0082-768x1020.jpg 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