Calling all Secondary School Students! The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Agency is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting national competition aimed at encouraging younger persons across Trinidad and Tobago to explore the importance of workplace safety, health and well-being through creativity and self-expression. As part of the Agency’s ongoing commitment to fostering...Read More

In order for one to follow the law, they should first be made aware of the law. Creating awareness of the OSH Act 88:08 is one of the main goals guiding the Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s (OSHA’s) Outreach team. In fact, it is hoped that increased awareness can set off a domino effect that...Read More

The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) has taken a decisive step towards modernising workplace safety standards with the hosting of a Public Stakeholder Consultation, on Monday 15 September 2025, aimed at shaping draft policy for Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations. More than sixty (60) stakeholders joined the hybrid session, both online and in-person, representing...Read More

Each year, World Day for Safety and Health at Work, led globally by the International Labour Organization (ILO), provides us with an opportunity to reflect on where we are, where we need to go, and how we can continue to safeguard the lives and wellbeing of workers across Trinidad and Tobago. This year, under the...Read More

Prioritising the Formation of Safety and Health Committees: The Occupational Safety and Health Authority and Agency (OSHA) was invited to provide guidance to the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services (TTFS) on forming Safety and Health Committees at the TTFS. It was an interactive session where officers of the TTFS were able to discuss mandates of...Read More

On Wednesday 22nd January, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) held an informative session focused on the essential requirements and importance of establishing a safety and health committee within the workplace. The event, which took place at the Port of Spain General Hospital, drew a crowd of 24 attendees, including employees from varying...Read More

The Occupational Safety and Health Agency is a regulatory body under the Ministry of Labour. An OSH Inspector is not required to inform a company/organisation in advance of an inspection. Although the Act is called the ‘Occupational Safety and Health Act,’ it is not referred to as the “OSHA Act.” It is, in fact, part...Read More