To be a centre of excellence for conducting research and training in occupational safety and health.
Employers have an inherent duty to provide safe work places for their employees. A safe place of work would lead to reduced occurrence of work-related accidents and diseases, and insurance claims resulting to higher productivity and lower production costs. The government has committed to enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007. The government will also endeavour to collect, analyse and disseminate necessary information to workers and employers. Towards this end, collaborative interventions will be pursued. To develop and manage occupational health and safety, and work injuries benefits an Occupational Safety and Health Insurance Benefits Authority (OSHIBA) will be established. The Authority will be responsible for the administration of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA).