@article{ref1,
title="Occupational safety and health regulations and implementation challenges in Uganda",
journal="Archives of environmental and occupational health",
year="2019",
author="Atusingwize, Edwinah and Musinguzi, Geofrey and Ndejjo, Rawlance and Buregyeya, Esther and Kayongo, Barbara and Mubeezi, Ruth and Mugambe, Richard K. and Ali Halage, Abdullah and Sekimpi, Deogratious K. and Bazeyo, William and Wang, Jia-Sheng and Ssempebwa, John C.",
volume="74",
number="1-2",
pages="58-65",
abstract="The burden of occupational diseases and injuries is high in developing countries due to several challenges including poor regulatory frameworks. To explore the status of occupational safety and health (OSH) policies and related implementation challenges in Uganda, we reviewed OSH regulations and conducted key informant interviews with stakeholders. We found that the existing OSH laws were largely outdated compared to the current needs of workplaces. Challenges affecting implementation are related to: gaps in the legal framework, low public awareness about OSH, poor planning, and limited human capacity, transparency, and accountability. Measures to address these gaps including training, upgrading OSH laws and policies, and prioritization are warranted to improve the status of OSH in Uganda.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1933-8244",
doi="10.1080/19338244.2018.1492895",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2018.1492895"
}