Rate of globalization has contributed to an increase in informal sector employment, usually characterized
by flexibility, dangerous and insecure work which poses great risk to the well-being of workers. The
study aimed at assessing occupational health and safety practices among informal sector auto mechanics
in Sekyere East District of Ghana. About 70 auto mechanics were sampled through accidental sampling.
A well-structured questionnaire and observation checklist were used for the data collection. It was found
that, the informal sector automechanic was male dominated and young people between the ages of 17-35
constituted the majority (84.3%). Most of the apprentices had basic primary education (85.7%) and were
engaged in the vocation through verbal negotiation with the master of the garage or shop. The workers
were found to be exposed to physical hazards such as heat and burns, chemical hazards such as exposure
to asbestos and fumes, biological hazards such as insect bites, and psycho-social hazards such as working
under pressure. Most of the auto mechanics (74%) who got injured on the job did not enjoy any
compensation and there seemed to be no regulatory body responsible for their health and safety. The
study concluded that, despite the numerous hazards identified in the informal auto mechanic industry,
occupational health and safety strategies in the country does not address the sector needs. Therefore
government and stakeholders should establish occupational health and safety framework and support the
informal sector auto mechanics to reduce the level of hazards associated with their work.