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Practical Safety Insight
Walk away with practical approaches you can put to work right away.
Accra, Ghana
First Annual Ghana Safety Professional Development Seminar
We're bringing together safety professionals, industry leaders, regulators, and decision-makers to help build safer workplaces across Ghana and beyond.
DateOctober 19-21, 2026
VenueLa Palm Hotel
Host CityAccra, Ghana
Registration DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Workplace safety imagery
Prepared teams. Safer organizations.
About the conference
Advancing Workplace Safety Together
Join professionals from across industries to trade ideas, explore practical solutions, and strengthen workplace safety together.
You'll gain valuable insight from experienced practitioners, regulators, and industry experts through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on sessions focused on today's workplace safety challenges.
Why attend
Practical value you can take back to work
Every session is built to give you practical knowledge, strategies you can act on, and connections that matter.
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Compliance Readiness
Get up to speed on the regulations, standards, and compliance expectations that affect your work.
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Emergency Preparedness
Learn proven strategies for planning, response, and building a more resilient organization.
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Executive Perspectives
Hear directly from experienced leaders who are shaping safety culture across industries.
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Regional Relevance
Explore the safety challenges and solutions shaping workplaces in Ghana and the wider African region.
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Networking
Meet and connect with professionals, regulators, consultants, and industry leaders.
Topics and tracks
Conference Topics
Explore key themes shaping workplace health, safety, and organizational resilience.
Hazard Recognition & Control
Emergency Response Planning
Incident Reporting & Investigations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fire Prevention
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Speakers and facilitators
Programme Speakers
Confirmed practitioners, regulators, and industry leaders presenting across the three-day programme.
Ms. Jennifer Jimenez
CSP · Sr. Regional EHS Manager, Medtronic
Jennifer Jimenez, CSP, is a bilingual EHS leader and Senior Regional EHS Manager at Medtronic, with 18 years of experience across eight industries spanning the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. She's a certified ISO 14001/45001 auditor who specializes in Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, and Fall Protection.
Mr. Brent Brewer
CSP, CHST
Brent Brewer, CSP, CHST, is a board-certified safety professional with nearly two decades of experience in construction, oil and gas, and petrochemical safety. He's worked with organizations including Balfour Beatty, Marathon Oil, and KBR, and specializes in construction safety management, industrial hygiene sampling, and multi-employer worksite oversight.
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu
CSP · Senior Manager of EHS, Whirlpool Corporation
Tanko B. Adamu, CSP, is a Ghanaian-born safety expert with over 20 years of experience building and transforming EHS cultures at Fortune 200 companies including Amazon, PPG, Owens Corning, and Eaton. He now serves as Senior Manager of EHS at Whirlpool Corporation, where he oversees safety for a facility of more than 2,000 employees.
Ms. Hamida Suhuyini Inusah
HSSE Officer, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
Hamida Suhuyini Inusah is a Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Officer at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, with over seven years of experience advancing occupational health and safety in Ghana's energy sector. Her expertise spans emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and PPE and ergonomics, and she founded HSW Hub, a safety education resource.
Mr. Peter Koranchie-Boah
PE, MBA, PMP, QEP · Amazon
Peter Koranchie-Boah, PE, MBA, PMP, QEP, has over 20 years of environmental compliance experience in oil and gas and manufacturing, working across Ghana, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. He now supports Amazon's environmental and sustainability initiatives, after senior roles at Alcoa and 3M implementing ISO 14001 systems and regulatory compliance programs.
Schedule
Three-Day Conference Programme
The full programme runs across three days. Pick a day to see its sessions, speakers, and breaks.
- Registration
Arrival, Registration & Sign-in
- Opening Address
Opening Address
- Session
Hazard Communication
Ms. Jennifer Jimenez, CSP
- Session
Excavation and Trenching
Mr. Brent Brewer, CSP
- Session
Measuring Safety Performance
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu, CSP
- Lunch Break
Lunch Break
- Session
Emergency Response Planning
Ms. Hamida S. Inusah
- Session
From Environmental Compliance to Environmental Leadership
Mr. Peter Koranchie, PE
- Session
Confined Space Entry
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu, CSP
- Session
Lockout/Tagout
Ms. Jennifer Jimenez, CSP
- Networking
Socialization and Networking
- Sign-in & Q&A
Sign in, Q&A
- Session
Hazard Recognition & Control
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu, CSP
- Session
Health Hazards in Construction
Mr. Brent Brewer, CSP
- Session
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ms. Hamida S. Inusah
- Session
Incident Reporting & Investigations
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu, CSP
- Lunch Break
Lunch Break
- Session
Scaffolding
Mr. Brent Brewer, CSP
- Session
Fall Protection
Ms. Jennifer Jimenez, CSP
- Session
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu, CSP
- Session
Ergonomics
Ms. Hamida S. Inusah
- Session
Air Pollution Control in Oil and Gas
Mr. Peter Koranchie, PE
- Sign-in & Q&A
Sign in, Q&A
- Session
Fire Prevention
Mr. Tanko B. Adamu, CSP
- Session
ISO 14001 Certification
Mr. Peter Koranchie, PE
- Session
Machine Guarding
Ms. Jennifer Jimenez, CSP
- Session
Industrial Hygiene
Mr. Brent Brewer, CSP
- Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Ghana and venue
Experience the Best of Accra
Beyond the conference sessions, discover some of Accra's most iconic landmarks and coastal attractions.
Whether you're exploring Ghana's rich history or relaxing along the Atlantic shoreline, your visit offers more than just a conference.
Historic landmark
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Visit the final resting place of Ghana's first President and explore one of Accra's most significant historical landmarks during your stay.
Coastal escape
Accra Coastline
Unwind along Accra's scenic coastline, where wide sandy beaches and refreshing ocean views provide the perfect setting to relax after each conference day.
National landmark
Black Star Square
Experience one of Ghana's most iconic civic landmarks, a symbol of independence and national pride located in the heart of Accra.
Registration
Reserve interest for the conference.
Fill out the form to reserve your place. Once we've received your registration, our team will review it and reach out with any additional details.
Registration Cost
Individual Registration
$1,500
GH₵17,625
Students
$1,000
GH₵11,750
per person
Group Registration Discounts
- 5–9 people15% Discount
- 10–20 people20% Discount
Cedi amounts are calculated at $1 = GH₵11.75, the XE.com mid-market rate on 7 August 2026. This is approximate, and the final amount will depend on the exchange rate at the time of payment.
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026
Please register by September 15, 2026 so our coordination team can confirm attendance and get final conference details to everyone on time.
Contact
Conference Secretariat
Have a question about registration, attendance, or the event? Our conference team is happy to help.
Venue
La Palm Hotel
Accra, Ghana