Occupational Safety and Health in Informal Sector Employment in Africa

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the state of occupational safety and health in informal sector employment in Africa, particularly in Ghana.
• Conducted a meta-analysis of existing literature on occupational safety and health in informal employment.
• Focused on institutional and policy dynamics specific to the African context.
• Organized findings into a publication-ready format with practical conclusions.
• Identified key challenges in occupational safety and health in informal employment in Ghana.
• Highlighted gaps in policy and theoretical frameworks addressing these challenges.
• Provided actionable insights for improving safety and health standards in the informal sector.

Abstract