Mozambique’s oil and gas, mining, and construction sectors operate in environments where occupational health and safety is not optional it is legally mandated, contractually required, and operationally critical. International operators including TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and Eni enforce rigorous OHS standards across their project sites, and their contractors and suppliers are expected to meet equivalent requirements.
For any company operating in Mozambique whether a large project operator, an SME subcontractor, or a local business entering the formal economy building and maintaining a compliant OHS programme is both a legal obligation and a competitive requirement. Companies without credible OHS systems cannot qualify for contracts with international operators.
Serviços Moçambique helps organisations across Mozambique implement, manage, and continuously improve their occupational health and safety programmes providing both OHS consulting services and procurement of all necessary equipment, tools, and compliance materials.
Why OHS Matters in Mozambique in 2026
Mozambique’s Local Content Law requires local suppliers and service providers seeking contracts with international operators to demonstrate compliance with applicable health and safety standards. Without a documented OHS programme, local businesses cannot access the procurement opportunities created by TotalEnergies Area 1 ($20B), ExxonMobil Rovuma LNG ($30B), and the mining sector.
We help Mozambican businesses build OHS systems that meet international operator requirements opening the door to procurement contracts that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Occupational Health & Safety Services
For organisations at the start of their OHS journey, we provide foundational services:
- Development of basic health and safety programmes and policies
- OHS information provision and awareness sessions
- Identification and facilitation of OHS improvement solutions
- Training needs assessment and gap analysis
- Workplace hazard identification and risk assessment
- Basic PPE specification and procurement
Progressive OHS Services
For organisations seeking more comprehensive OHS capability:
- Full OHS management system design (aligned with ISO 45001 or equivalent)
- Hazard identification, risk assessment, and control (HIRARC)
- Safe operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction development
- Incident investigation procedures and root cause analysis
- Emergency response plan development and testing
- OHS performance measurement and reporting frameworks
Regulatory Compliance
Mozambican OHS legislation requires employers to maintain safe workplaces, report incidents, and demonstrate active management of health and safety risks. We provide:
- Compliance gap assessment against Mozambican OHS law
- Regulatory reporting templates and submission support
- OHS legal register tracking all applicable requirements for your sector
- Liaison with labour inspectorate (INAIL) and other regulatory bodies
Advanced OHS Services
For high-risk operations in oil and gas, mining, and construction:
- Process safety management (PSM) advisory
- Major hazard facility assessments
- Bow-tie risk analysis and barrier management
- Permit to work (PTW) system design and implementation
- Management of change (MOC) procedures
- Pre-start-up safety reviews (PSSR)
OHS Staff Induction and Training
- Site-specific induction programme design and delivery
- Toolbox talk library development
- OHS competency assessment and certification tracking
- Supervisor and manager OHS leadership training
- Emergency response drills and exercises
OHS Procedures and Programme Establishment
Our OHS programme establishment service covers:
- OHS policy and management commitment statements
- Roles, responsibilities, and accountability matrices
- Document management and record-keeping systems
- Internal audit programme design
- Management review process
A complete OHS programme requires not just systems and procedures, but the right equipment on the ground. We procure and supply:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Head protection: hard hats and helmets
- Eye and face protection: safety glasses, goggles, and face shields
- Hearing protection: earplugs and earmuffs
- Respiratory protection: dust masks, half-face, and full-face respirators
- Hand protection: gloves for chemical, mechanical, and thermal hazards
- Foot protection: safety boots and anti-static footwear
- High-visibility clothing and reflective vests
- Fall protection: harnesses, lanyards, and anchor systems
Fire Safety Equipment
- Fire extinguishers (all classes) and inspection services
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Emergency lighting and exit signage
- Fire blankets, hose reels, and suppression systems
- Firefighting PPE: helmets, gloves, and proximity suits
First Aid and Medical Equipment
- First aid kits configured to site requirements (Mozambican and international standards)
- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
- Stretchers, immobilisation equipment, and evacuation chairs
- Eyewash stations and emergency showers
- Medical oxygen systems
OHS Monitoring and Measurement Tools
- Gas detection equipment: fixed and portable monitors
- Noise level meters and dust monitoring equipment
- Air quality monitors
- Lux meters for lighting assessments
- Calibration services and spare sensor procurement
The LNG corridor in Cabo Delgado operates under stringent international OHS standards. TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and Eni all enforce project-specific OHS requirements on their contractors and local suppliers. Any Mozambican business seeking contracts with these operators must demonstrate OHS compliance equivalent to international standards.
Serviços Moçambique bridges the gap helping local businesses build the OHS systems, procedures, and documentation needed to qualify for international project contracts, and helping international operators source OHS-compliant local suppliers.
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Doing Business in Mozambique
We are passionate about helping our clients achieve practical results with real impact!
Serviços Moçambique operates in line with international standards, policies and procedures. Our set of core values and a strong code of ethics guides our business decisions, creating a corporate culture that fosters teamwork, intellectual growth and leadership.
Our dedicated team of professionals and collaborators include key players from all sectors across Mozambique, business managers, entrepreneurs, project engineers, HR specialists, attorneys and research specialists with extensive experience in the local and regional market. We are deeply engrained in the culture, language, laws and local regulations of this unique market allowing us to tailor solutions to our clients’ needs.
We have been providing high-quality consulting and procurement services in Maputo to a diverse base of clients from sole traders to multinational enterprises across a variety of industries and sectors, mining, manufacturing, construction and finance among others. The wealth of experience we have gained from our clients also fortified our role as top notch business development advisors.
We operate in Maputo, Pemba, Beira, Tete, Nacala and Nampula, dedicating all of our resources to the long-term success and general well-being of our clients.