Accra: Mrs Akua Berantuo Armooh, President of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Practitioners Association of Ghana (SHEQPA-GH), has urged mining companies to adapt new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools to prevent fatalities on mining sites. "We want all the industries to take advantage of new technologies to prevent fatalities on site. We feel that we've come such a long way, and fatality shouldn't be happening in the mining space," she said.

According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs Armooh made the call at the maiden national conference on health and safety of SHEQPA in Accra, which also observed the 2025 World Day for Health and Safety at Work. The theme for the event was 'Revolutionising Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalisation at Work.' The conference aimed to provide a platform for practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping workplace safety and risk management.

Mrs Armooh emphasized that success in this endeavor requires leaders, especially general managers of mines and safety practitioners, to take safety seriously. She highlighted a recent fatality in Peru, noting that the mining industry in Ghana is not immune to such incidents due to the size of the equipment used on-site. She expressed a desire for effective collaboration with industry leaders to prevent fatalities and injuries.

Mr Richard Kofi Adjei, the Chief Inspector of Mines at the Minerals Commission, pointed out that the advent of AI and digital technology has opened new avenues for enhancing risk-based solutions, streamlining operations, and fostering proactive risk management. He noted that one of the most significant advancements in health and safety is the use of predictive analytics empowered by AI. Mobile applications, wearable devices, and digital dashboards are now reporting hazards, assessing safety protocols, and providing instant feedback on performance.

Mr Adjei further stated that by investing in mobility and creating solutions, the nation could ensure that its workforce is not only compliant but also competent in navigating the complexities of the approach.