Occupational Health and Safety in Swaziland

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Title:	Occupational Health and Safety in Swaziland
Author:	Akinnusi, D.M.
Year:	1996
Periodical:	Africa Insight
Volume:	26
Issue:	2
Pages:	130-139
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Swaziland - Eswatini
Subjects:	occupational health occupational safety health Labor and Employment Law, Human Rights and Violence
Abstract:	The promotion of health and safety is one of the goals of any society, as only a healthy and safe society can continue to reproduce and maintain itself. This paper deals with occupational health and safety in Swaziland. It first examines the factors that contribute to occupational ill-health in the country: the transition from an agrarian to an industrialized economy, poor organizational environments, and a fragile health sector. Then it describes trends in occupational injuries and accidents for the years 1987-1992 and the legislation relating to occupational health and safety. Finally, four serious health problems emerging in Swazi society are discussed: the excessive use of tobacco, drunkenness, drug abuse, and AIDS. The conclusion is that the picture of the Kingdom's occupational health and safety is a very gloomy one. The national government alone cannot cope with these problems. National and international organizations, the unions, and the mass media all have a major role to play. Note, ref.