Promoting public safety, preventing accidents and building a stronger safety culture across Samoa.
The Safety Promotion and Rehabilitation Division is mandated to provide for the general public’s safety, the prevention of accidents, and a well-coordinated and vigorous program for medical and vocational rehabilitation of people who become incapacitated as a result of personal injury by accident covered under the Accident Compensation Scheme.
Our aim is to reduce the incidence and severity of personal injury accidents and the resultant costs through compensation, and to develop a strong safety culture amongst our population in the areas covered under the compensation scheme.
Collection and reporting of safety-driven data whenever an accident takes place.
Investigation and promotion of safety in the use of specified conveyance, at workplaces and in other environmental settings.
Research into ways to reduce the number and severity of accidents, personal injuries and occupational diseases.
Sponsoring and/or funding safety efforts by other relevant stakeholders.
Initiating, conducting and assisting in safety workshops and seminars.
Encouraging safer practices and building awareness to help protect workers, families and communities.
Through safety promotion, ACC Samoa works with communities, workplaces and stakeholders to reduce accidents, prevent injuries and strengthen public safety nationwide.