TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Occupational safety and health regulations and implementation challenges in Uganda
JO  - Archives of environmental and occupational health
A1  - Atusingwize, Edwinah
A1  - Musinguzi, Geofrey
A1  - Ndejjo, Rawlance
A1  - Buregyeya, Esther
A1  - Kayongo, Barbara
A1  - Mubeezi, Ruth
A1  - Mugambe, Richard K.
A1  - Ali Halage, Abdullah
A1  - Sekimpi, Deogratious K.
A1  - Bazeyo, William
A1  - Wang, Jia-Sheng
A1  - Ssempebwa, John C.
SP  - 58
EP  - 65
VL  - 74
IS  - 1-2
N2  - 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 We found that the existing OSH laws were largely outdated compared to the current needs of workplaces.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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1933-8244
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2018.1492895
ID  - ref1
ER  -