Occupational Health and Safety Institute

15/12/2025

Compliments of the Season and always keep safe and health during this period.

09/12/2025

2025 Annual Work Plan review and planning for 2026 at Urban Bliss in Kabwe.

04/12/2025

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Zambia and the Government of the Republic of Zambia for their continued dedication to strengthening legislation in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. The commitment to updating policies, enforcing standards, and promoting best practices reflects a deep understanding of the crucial role safeworkplaces play in national development.

These efforts not only safeguard workers’ lives and human rights but also enhance productivity, trust and professionalism across all sectors.

04/12/2025

Republic of Zambia
Ministry of Labour and Social Security

Press Release

LAWMAKERS COLLABORATE ON PREVENTING WORK-RELATED ILLNESSES, AS OHSI BILL NO. 17 OF 2025 PASSES THIRD READING

Lusaka, Zambia, 3rd December, 2025 -

The Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) Bill No. 17 of 2025 has passed the Third Reading in the National Assembly and now awaits Presidential assent to become law.

The historic safety reform, seeks to strengthen Zambia’s occupational health and safety framework by continuing the existence of the Occupational Health and Safety Institute, redefining its functions, and reconstituting its Board to enhance governance, accountability, and operational efficiency. It also introduces health and safety committees in all workplaces to improve compliance and promote shared responsibility between employers and employees.

Once assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, the new law will repeal and replace the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 36 of 2010, signaling a major transition in the country’s approach to safeguarding the health and well-being of workers.

The current Act, though effective over the past years, has notable limitations, including narrow sectoral coverage and inadequate enforcement mechanisms. Since its establishment in 1945, the Occupational Health and Safety Institute’s services primarily targeted the mining sector, leaving workers in other industries exposed to occupational risks without adequate protection.

The new Bill addresses these long-standing gaps by extending occupational health and safety regulation to all sectors of the economy. It empowers authorized officers to suspend or close workplaces that pose imminent danger to workers or the public, and mandates the creation of workplace health and safety committees comprising equal representation from employers and employees, thereby promoting a shared responsibility, strengthen compliance, and improve safety across all industries.

In support of these reforms, Government recently revised and gazetted the medical examination fees for pneumoconiosis and related occupational health assessments conducted by the Institute. The adjustments were issued under Statutory Instrument No. 70 of 2025, signed by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Mwika Tambatamba, MP, marking the first major revision since 2003. The updated fees are intended to ensure the Institute’s financial sustainability and strengthen its capacity to deliver high-quality occupational health services nationwide.

19/11/2025

19th November 2025, we would like to wish all Men a Happy International Men's day.

12/11/2025

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The Occupational Health and Safety Act No, 36 of 2010 is the legal and regulatory framework which governs all aspects of health and safety across all workplaces in Zambia. This Act provides for the establishment of The Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) as the statutory body mandated to...

04/11/2025

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28/10/2025

OHSI is exhibiting at the Vision Zero Launch in the Transport Sector under Workers Compensation Fund Control Board, happening at Ciela Resort in Lusaka.

The event's theme is "Towards Zero Harm in the Transport Sector".

Key dignitaries include Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Brenda Tambatamba MP who is the Guest of Honour and Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Tayali MP.

24/10/2025

Wishing our great nation a Happy 61st Independence Day as we continue to create safe and healthy work environments.

09/10/2025

This week, we are celebrating our esteemed clients and stakeholders who truly make our mission possible.

23/09/2025

The OHSI team, led by Deputy Director Dr. Kingsley Ngosa, this morning welcomed the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Charles Milupi, who visited the OHSI stand at the National Council for Construction (NCC) Build Zambia Expo at Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC).

The Minister engaged with the team to gain insights into OHSI’s services and how they are supporting the construction industry in fostering resilience and sustainable productivity through regulations and reforms.

The three-day Expo, officially opened by Hon. Charles Milupi, is being held under the theme: “Building a Resilient Future: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Growth.”

15/09/2025

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