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This Morning OHSI Participated in the National Doctors Day comemmorations 2026 held at Ravens Country Club in Kitwe afte...
14/03/2026

This Morning OHSI Participated in the National Doctors Day comemmorations 2026 held at Ravens Country Club in Kitwe after a 4.5K health walk from Kitwe Teaching Hospital to Ravens.

The theme for this years comemmoration was "Celebrating excellence through collective impact in health care."

The guest of honour was Copperbelt Province Minister, Honourable Elisha Matambo Mp.

In spite of ma handwriting doctors ni salt sana!😂Today we celebrate the doctors who stand in the frontline of worker wel...
14/03/2026

In spite of ma handwriting doctors ni salt sana!😂

Today we celebrate the doctors who stand in the frontline of worker wellbeing, turning care into prevention and workplaces into safer spaces for all.

Happy National Doctors Day!

The youth represent productivity, which is why as OHSI we aim to ensure their health and safety at work!Salt sana!
12/03/2026

The youth represent productivity, which is why as OHSI we aim to ensure their health and safety at work!

Salt sana!

This afternoon, OHSI ladies, clad in their beautiful chitenge attires, joined scores of women around the world in commem...
08/03/2026

This afternoon, OHSI ladies, clad in their beautiful chitenge attires, joined scores of women around the world in commemorating the 2026 International Women's Day and celebrating the many achievements of women.

Later, the OHSI ladies gathered for a social afternoon where Dr. Kasanda delivered a health talk on various issues affecting women’s health. The session was followed by lunch and a giftexchange, providing an opportunity for the women to interact, celebrate, and strengthen their bonds. 💜👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏽🎉

The 2026 International Womens Day Comemorations were held under the theme, "Rights. Justice. Action. For all women and girls."

OHSI ACT ON 2025: 15. (1) An employer shall, in a prescribed manner and form,inform the Institute of the occurrence of i...
23/02/2026

OHSI ACT ON 2025:
15. (1) An employer shall, in a prescribed manner and form,
inform the Institute of the occurrence of ill-health of an employee
and absence from work for occupational health reasons, in order
for the Institute to be able to identify whether there is any relation
between the reasons for ill-health or absence from work and any
health hazards which may be present at the workplace.

23. (1) An employer who has at least ten employees at aworkplace shall conduct a risk assessment to—(a) identify the haz...
20/02/2026

23. (1) An employer who has at least ten employees at a
workplace shall conduct a risk assessment to—
(a) identify the hazards in a workplace;
(b) assess the risk arising from the hazards under paragraph
(a); and
(c) institute control measures to reduce exposure of employees
to hazards.
(4) An employer shall, where the risk assessment is conducted
by the employer in accordance with subsection (2), submit the risk
assessment report to the Institute for approval on payment of a
prescribed fee.

OHSI ACT OF 2025: An employer shall, prior to entering into a contract ofemployment with a prospective employee, presen...
18/02/2026

OHSI ACT OF 2025: An employer shall, prior to entering into a contract of
employment with a prospective employee, present that prospective
employee to the Institute for a pre-placement medical examination
on payment of a prescribed fee.

OHS ACT OF 2025: 3. (1) This Act applies to all workplaces. (2) Despite subsection (1), this Act does not apply to the— ...
17/02/2026

OHS ACT OF 2025: 3. (1) This Act applies to all workplaces. (2) Despite subsection (1), this Act does not apply to the— (a) Defence Force; (b) National Security Services; and (c) Civil Service.

16/02/2026

Occupational Health and Safety Institute 2025 ACT Sensitisation Workshop at Baluba Game Resort in Ndola.

After this workshop, Stakeholder sensitisation programs will be rolled out to all parts of the country.

We are a Centre of Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety.

OHSI Board Gets Tour of Updated Lab FacilitiesThe OHSI Board members, accompanied by senior management, toured the OHSI ...
13/02/2026

OHSI Board Gets Tour of Updated Lab Facilities

The OHSI Board members, accompanied by senior management, toured the OHSI updated Laboratory facilities this afternoon following a full board meeting.

The tour provided an opportunity for the board to see firsthand the advancements and improvements made to the lab.

05/02/2026

Parliamentary Committee on National Economy, Trade and Labour Matters Chairperson Hon. Sibeso K. Sefulo MP delivers her remarks on the state of the Occupational Health and Safety Institute in Kitwe and Solwezi.

At the Centre of Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety.
05/02/2026

At the Centre of Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety.

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