COSHEP Success Story in Reducing Workplace Fatalities & Promoting OSH Culture in Palestine (West Bank Case Study)

Abstract

According to The Palestinian National Center of Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection (COSHEP) published workplace statistics, workplace fatalities in Palestine’s manufacturing sector decreased significantly, A 43.2% reduction in workplace fatalities was achieved from 2021–2023, with a slight increase to 26 in 2024. COSHEP led a transformative effort to promote an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) culture across the Palestinian labor market. Through extensive workshops, hundreds of OSH activities, and publicizing fatality statistics, COSHEP fostered widespread awareness and safety improvements. This case study offers a model for OSH professionals, aligning with the ILO’s Global Strategy on OSH.