Occupational Safety and Health Authority

What Occupational Safety and Health Authority does

The Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Tanzanian government regulatory agency established in 2001 under the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 and mandated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003. Operating under the Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability), OSHA is the sole statutory body responsible for registering workplaces, enforcing occupational safety and health (OSH) standards, conducting workplace inspections, running medical surveillance programs, and delivering OSH training across all 26 regions of Tanzania Mainland. The agency is led by Chief Executive Khadija Mwenda and governed by a Ministerial Advisory Board chaired by Makwaia Makani.

OSHA's core product surface consists of regulatory services (workplace registration, general and specialized inspections covering electrical safety, pressure vessels, lifting appliances, and construction; risk assessments; accident investigation) and the Workplace Information Management System (WIMS), an online portal enabling employers to register, pay fees, book inspections, and submit accident reports. Additional offerings include a three-stage Medical Surveillance Program (pre-employment, periodic, exit), an OSH Training curriculum spanning the National Occupational Safety and Health Course (NOSHC), risk assessment, working at height, chemical safety, construction safety, and industrial first aid, plus conference facility rental at its Dodoma headquarters. Back-office operations run on standard government e-government platforms (GeOS, GMS, TANePS, e-Feedback).

OSHA is funded by government budget allocation and provides core regulatory services free of charge; the agency remitted TSh 15,000,000,000 to Treasury for FY 2025/2026 as a statutory contribution by a non-commercial government institution. The customer base spans all formal employers in Tanzania (~8,180 registered workplaces in FY 2023/2024), with growing outreach to informal sector workers, artisanal miners, and government institutions (parliament, judiciary). Distribution is delivered through 6 zonal offices (Coastal, Northern, Lake, Central, Southern Highlands, Southern) and sub-offices in Morogoro, Tanga, and Bukoba. Key partnerships include the ILO for international standards alignment, TUCTA (trade unions) and ATE (employers federation) for tripartite governance of the annual AOSH Awards, the Workers Compensation Fund for accident referral, and the Tanzania Bureau of Standards for PPE quality compliance.

Name

Occupational Safety and Health Authority

Legal name

Occupational Safety and Health Authority

Website

https://osha.go.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OSHA is Tanzania's statutory occupational safety and health regulator, established in 2001 and operating under the Prime Minister's Office to register workplaces, enforce OSH standards, conduct inspections and medical surveillance, and deliver training across all 26 regions via 6 zonal offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety and Health Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety & Health Authorities (Workplace Safety Regulators) (HLAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD), Occupational Health Surveillance & Worker Health Monitoring Programs (HLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Workplace safety regulation
• Occupational health compliance
• Workplace inspections
• Safety training programs
• Regulatory enforcement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: OSHA is a non-commercial government agency funded entirely by annual government budget allocations. It does not charge fees for core regulatory services such as inspections and compliance oversight. The agency contributed TSh 15,000,000,000 to the government for fiscal year 2025/2026 as part of its statutory contribution requirements for non-commercial government institutions.
2. Conference Facility Rental: OSHA generates minor revenue through renting its conference facilities (meeting rooms and halls) at its Dodoma headquarters. Fees range from 400,000 TZS to 1,800,000 TZS per day depending on room type and capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Tanzanian government regulatory agency operating under the Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability). It is mandated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003 to register workplaces, conduct occupational safety and health (OSH) inspections, perform medical surveillance on workers, deliver OSH training programs, and enforce compliance with safety standards across Tanzania Mainland.

Product overview

OSHA is a Tanzanian government regulatory agency (Occupational Safety and Health Authority) operating under the Prime Minister's Office, responsible for overseeing occupational safety and health through the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003. The organization provides a unified suite of regulatory services including workplace registration, OSH inspections, medical surveillance, and training programs. Key products include the Workplace Information Management System (WIMS) for online workplace management, conference booking facilities, and the annual Safety and Health Awards (AOSH) program. The core service portfolio encompasses registering workplaces, conducting safety and health inspections, raising public awareness on OSH matters, and providing medical surveillance for worker fitness to work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workplace Registration Services Mandatory statutory registration of all workplaces operating in Tanzania Mainland under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003, serving employers across all economic sectors.
• OSH Inspections Comprehensive workplace OSH inspections covering general safety, electrical safety, pressure vessels, lifting appliances, ergonomics, industrial hygiene surveys, and building/construction safety. Provided to all registered employers in Tanzania Mainland.
• Medical Surveillance Services Worker fitness examinations conducted by OSHA medical inspectors at three stages: pre-employment, continuous/periodic during employment, and exit examinations to detect occupational diseases. Delivered to workers across industries.
• OSH Training Programs Multiple OSH training courses including National Occupational Safety and Health Course (NOSHC), OHS Risk Assessment, Working at Height, Safety and Health Representatives Course, Safe Use of Chemicals, Construction Safety, Accident Investigation, Industrial First Aid, and General OHS Awareness. Delivered to employers, workers, and government officials at zonal offices and on-site.
• Workplace Information Management System (WIMS) Online self-service portal at wims.osha.go.tz enabling employers to register workplaces, apply for inspections, pay for services, register for training, and submit accident reports online. Served workplace owners and managers across Tanzania.
• Conference Facility Rental Services Conference facilities at OSHA's Dodoma headquarters (Tambukareli) available for rental to external parties. Three venues with capacities ranging from 50 to over 150 participants; daily rental fees range from 400,000 to 1,800,000 TZS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,180 registered workplaces and 8,383 OSH inspections conducted in FY 2023/2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Workers Compensation Fund (WCF)coreOthersWCF is a sister government institution providing compensation to workers injured or disabled due to occupational hazards. OSHA works with WCF to address cases where workers need medical treatment or compensation following workplace accidents. OSHA refers affected workers to WCF for compensation and medical treatment under Section 97B procedures.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILO provides international technical guidance and standards (including ILO-OSH 2001) that inform OSHA's regulatory framework and safety standards. ILO's Country Director for East Africa, Caroline Khamati Mugalla, participates in OSHA's annual World Day for Safety and Health commemorations and provides advisory support on international OSH standards.
• Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (TUCTA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUCTA is the national trade union federation and a key social partner in OSH governance. TUCTA co-organizes the Annual OSH Awards (AOSH) with OSHA and ATE, and participates in World Day for Safety and Health commemorations. TUCTA's General Secretary, Tumaini Nyamhokya, speaks at national OSH events.
• Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATE is the national employers' federation and a key social partner in tripartite OSH governance. ATE co-organizes the Annual OSH Awards (AOSH) with OSHA and TUCTA. ATE's CEO, Suzanne Ndomba-Doran, participates in national OSH events and provides employers' perspectives on OSH compliance.
• Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTBS sets and manages quality standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety-related commodities in Tanzania, both imported and domestically manufactured. OSHA enforces compliance with TBS PPE standards in workplaces and ensures proper use, maintenance, and quality of PPE according to the nature of work performed.
• Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability)coreOthersOSHA operates under the Prime Minister's Office, which provides political oversight, policy direction, and government budget funding. The Minister of State for Labour, currently Deus Sangu, provides strategic direction and conducts joint field visits with OSHA's Chief Executive to monitor OSH compliance.
• Government of Tanzania (Various Ministries)coreOthersOSHA collaborates with various government ministries and agencies including the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (for fishing sector OSH), Ministry of Minerals (for mining sector OSH), and the Parliament's Standing Committee on Social Welfare and Development (which receives OSH training from OSHA).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) Tanzania: Tanzania's sister government institution providing compensation to workers injured or disabled due to occupational hazards. Operationally linked to OSHA through accident referral and claims processing under Section 97B.

Regional players

• Department of Employment and Labour (South Africa): South African government department administering workplace safety, employment equity, and labor relations. Comparable as an African national-level OSH regulator with inspection and tripartite governance functions.
• WorkSafe New Zealand: New Zealand's primary workplace health and safety regulator. Comparable as a national OSH enforcement body providing inspections, training, and compliance oversight in a single-jurisdiction market.
• SafeWork NSW: State-level workplace safety regulator in New South Wales, Australia, providing inspections, registration, and advisory services. Comparable regulatory model with regional zonal structure and educational enforcement emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH USA): US federal agency for OSH research, training, and recommendations. Comparable in its medical surveillance, training program development, and exposure assessment roles.
• European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA): EU-level agency coordinating OSH policy, research, and awareness across member states. Comparable as a public-sector OSH body focused on standards dissemination, training, and tripartite engagement rather than direct enforcement.

Direct peers

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US OSHA): US federal workplace safety regulator under the Department of Labor enforcing OSH standards across the United States. Closest functional peer to OSHA Tanzania, sharing the same mandate of workplace inspections, training, and compliance enforcement.
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE UK): The UK national regulator for workplace health and safety, enforcing statutory OSH standards across Great Britain. Directly comparable as a national-level workplace safety regulator with inspection, training, and advisory functions analogous to OSHA Tanzania.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TanzaniaOsha
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/occupational-safety-and-health-authority-tanzania

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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