As part of the implementation of its policy to promote safety and improve working conditions, the General Directorate of the Social Security Fund (CSS) organised, on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April, a training workshop on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for media professionals.

This initiative, aligned with the vision of the National Occupational Health and Safety Program (PNSST), aims to better integrate prevention strategies to contribute to improved organizational performance. The workshop provides a forum for discussion to foster the adoption of this culture within media organizations, thereby making work more appealing and increasing productivity.

The director of prevention at the Social Security Fund, Cheikh Makebe Sylla, indicated that this session seeks to equip journalists with techniques for identifying hazards and assessing risks.

He specified that Senegal, a member of the African Association for the Prevention of Occupational Risks (IAPRP), has recorded a decrease in workplace accidents over the past five years, from 1,200 to 950 cases. This seminar also marks the launch of activities for the African Prevention Month, whose central theme is: "IAPRP, 30 years later: assessment, persistent and emerging challenges of occupational risk prevention in Africa."

Ibrahima Diallo, who came to represent the Minister of Labour and Public Service, emphasized the importance of prevention based on political commitment, employer responsibility and the active participation of workers.

While Senegal has made progress—with an overall decrease in accidents from 2,000 cases in 2015 to 1,300 in 2023—Mr. Diallo emphasized that challenges remain. The government intends to strengthen its monitoring system, improve data collection, and, above all, extend safety coverage to workers in the informal sector. The industrial, construction, and public works (BTP) sectors remain the most concerning, requiring increased collective action.