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Are construction companies in Ghana doing “reasonable” in avoiding fall injuries on construction sites?

This is in no doubt the most high risk hazards and fatality caused in most construction sites in Ghana. From working on external scaffolding undertaking activities of plastering,painting etc. to working on unsecured and unprotected form works within the building,there … Continue reading

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Fundamental “watch outs” to avoid construction site accidents

Working on the construction site always requires continuous attention to movements of people and machines. As much as the timelines and project quality is relevant,the safety of the workers undertaking the project should never be compromised. Changes happen very quickly … Continue reading

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Safe Fueling and Gasoline Handling Guidelines

Gas and Petrol explosions in the country have been caused by lack of safe handling and safety precautions by regulators,fire station managers and individual users of the petrol and gas stations. Petrol gives off highly flammable vapour even at very … Continue reading

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Waste segregation is necessary tool for waste management

Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowah, the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, has called for the intensification of public education in waste segregation to help protect the environment. He said continuous awareness creation of proper waste segregation, especially among children, is a positive … Continue reading

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Government’s Blueprint to Fight Against Galamsey Ready

The government’s blueprint for a sustained fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, and environmental protection is ready but needs President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s endorsement before it can be rolled out. The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and … Continue reading

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Collective efforts needed to protect our natural resources-Minister

By Beatrice Asamani-Savage, GNA Kyebi (E/R), June 5, GNA – This year’s World Environment Day has been observed with a call on all stakeholders to collectively protect the lands, forest and water bodies from further destruction. The Minister of Science, … Continue reading

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How is EPA assisting Akuffo Addo’s projects?

Beatrice Asamani Savage, GNA, Kyebi (E/R), June 6, GNA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing procedures and structures to support Government’s priority initiatives, such as the Planting for Food and Jobs; and the One District One Factory, to … Continue reading

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Government to establish Renewable Energy Authority

The government wants to increase energy produced from renewable sources from the current one per cent to 10 per cent by 2030. In order to achieve this target, the government has developed some policy guidelines that it will use to … Continue reading

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Global warming isn’t about Trump; it’s all about ourselves

Are fossil fuels the new slavery, the new Jim Crow? If you believe the dire predictions of world leaders and many top scientists, it’s hard not to conclude that the burning coal, oil and gas might even be worse. It … Continue reading

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Sparta targets Africa clean power

Investment manager New Sparta Asset Management (NSAM) has set up New Sparta Energy to develop renewable energy projects in Africa. William Barry has been hired as managing director to lead the new unit and grow a team of Africa specialists. … Continue reading

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