1. Introduction
The mining sector is one of the world’s most hazardous sectors
(International Labour Organization, ILO) [1], and it is also considered
by mine workers as dangerous and hazardous [2]. People
working in the mines are exposed to various physical, chemical,
mechanical, biological, and psychosocial risk factors [3]. According
to Owiredu [4], Ghana is one of theWest African countries that has
become a preferred destination for mineral investment, with the
legal mining industry accounting for more than 49% of the country’s
gross foreign exchange earnings. Mining activities, however,
present not only economic opportunities for the country but also
major challenges, particularly in the area of occupational safety and
health (OSH) for employees in this sector [3]. The importance of
healthy workplaces is increasingly being recognized as a broad