The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment’s Special Task Force on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has introduced a new Digital Compliance and Inspection App, designed to modernise workplace monitoring, enhance safety enforcement, and strengthen revenue mobilisation.

The innovation was presented to the Minister, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, during a briefing at the ministry to showcase progress made in the pilot phase of the platform.

According to Ing Thomas Kwadwo Boakye, Deputy Head of Operations of the Special Task Force, the mobile-based system enables inspectors to register, monitor, and verify company certifications — including fire, environmental, and health permits — in real time. He explained that the app can operate both online and offline, allowing data collection from remote areas, with information synchronised to a central database for analysis and verification.

The National Coordinator, Dr Daniel Ayikwei Fosha, urged the ministry to institutionalise the digital system to strengthen enforcement of existing laws such as the Factories, Offices and Shops Act, the Labour Act, and the Public Financial Management Act.

He also called for a forensic audit of past revenue operations to improve efficiency and accountability.

Commending the team, Dr Pelpuo praised the task force for its innovation and professionalism, emphasising the ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote decent work, safety, and transparency.

“I am proud of the commitment and discipline you have shown,” Dr Pelpuo said.

“Our shared goal is to create safe and decent workplaces, ensure compliance with national laws, and strengthen our ability to generate sustainable revenue for national development.”

He also directed the task force to recruit and train unemployed youth to assist in inspection activities, aligning with the ministry’s broader objective of expanding job opportunities.

The minister stressed that workplace safety must remain non-negotiable, citing ongoing risks such as uncertified products, unsafe electrical installations, and unregulated labour practices.

“This project represents the future of labour administration in Ghana,” Dr Pelpuo added.

“We must harness technology to make inspections transparent, fair, and effective while protecting Ghanaian workers and consumers.”

The task force projects that full implementation of the digital system could generate up to ₵23million annually, positioning the Ministry as one of Ghana’s most data-driven and self-sustaining public institutions.