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 Monday 10th February, the Office of Procurement Regulation commenced its 5 day training course on sustainable public procurement. This course focused on exploring how governments can use their significant purchasing power (over USS13 trillion annually) to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through decarbonization and socio-economic policies. It highlighted the importance 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

Pictured above: The Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie, Minister of Labour   The Paria diving accident in 2022, highlighted the need for regulations in the commercial diving industry. In an effort to satisfy this need, the Occupational Safety & Health Agency hosted its Public Stakeholder Consultation for the creation of a draft policy for the development...Read More