E-conference on health and safety
Health and Safety Challenges In East Africa: Road Traffic Safety for the Public Good
Took place on May 29-30, 2019; 15:00 hrs - 18:00 hrs
THE PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Adalbertus Kamanzi
Africa with disproportionate contributions to RTAs
despite having about 15 percent of vehicles Read more
Katunguka James, Senior Road Safety Officer
Ministry of Works & Transport
Uganda is a signatory to the UN Resolution on Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020) which set a target of 50% reduction on the forecast level of road traffic accident deaths by 2020.. Read more
Using telematics to improve driver behavior and stop distracted driving
Travis Coleman, Aware 360
Driving is the most dangerous task an employee
does; statistics show that 41% of all fatal workplace injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Safety Council, an alarming 90% of crashes are caused by human error.. Read more
Greg Coleman, MD PetroMall, BP Head of Safety(&H&E&S) 2001-2006
Adherence is mandatory, as is compliance with relevant legislation. Read more
Dr Rania Saad. Manager, Medilink Egypt.
¾ of the East African countries have an estimated road traffic fatality rates higher than the average African rates. Read more
ACP Ssebambulidde Charles. Assistant Commissioner/ Enforcement, Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety Uganda Police Force.
Successful road safety strategies in all countries
depend on a broad base of support and
common action. Read more
Dr. Alex Opio
This conference should be taken a part of the ongoing collective efforts to address road safety. Read more
PRESENTATION FORMAT
ATTEND CONFERENCE
There are two ways to take part in this e-conference.
HEALTH AND SAFETY POSTS
Health and Safety nightmare as Fuel Truck explosions claim lives in Uganda and Tanzania.
At least 17 people died after a tanker truck carrying fuel exploded at a small trading center in western Uganda, police said on Monday.The truck lost control and crashed into three other vehicles before bursting into flames, Read more
16 injured after truck ploughs through Kira Road traffic.
The accident happened at about 5:15 pm when a Ford truck was coming from Bukoto, and did not break. It jumped two red lights and ploughed into seven cars. Read more
SEREMBAN: A tanker lorry driver was killed and two women were badly injured in an accident at Km251.6 of the Plus highway near Senawang at 3am this morning. Read more
The report also estimated that the cause of accidents was because of human error (76.8 percent), technical malfunctions (15.7 percent) and problems with the quality of roads and their maintenance (2.7 percent). Read more
The report also estimated that the cause of accidents was because of human error (76.8 percent), technical malfunctions (15.7 percent) and problems with the quality of roads and their maintenance (2.7 percent). Read more
Nine people died and 13 others were injured in a road accident in the eastern Ugandan district of Mayuge on Monday, a police spokesperson in the region said. Read more
Are we in Uganda thinking about generations to come when we are planning any development, or is it a very short sighted “Immediate Gain” approach for only a few. Read more
READING MATERIAL
- 16 injured after truck ploughs through Kira Road traffic.
- Car accidents in Egypt decline by 23.6 percent in 2018: CAPMAS
- Road safety in Africa: Is part of the broader development process
- The Implications of A Gap Between HSE Policy & Application. A Uganda Perspective. Essential “What If” Food For Thought. Read document here.
- News article. 9 dead, 13 injured in eastern Uganda road accident
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Assoc. Prof. Kamanzi Adalbertus
Prof. Everd maniple
With over 25 years experience in the fields of Medicine and Public Health, and 18 years in higher education and research, he is trying to research into how ICTs can reduce the gap between the people with health needs and the experts with the knowledge to meet those needs, so that distance is no longer a barrier to accessing health care and enjoyment of a high quality of life
