Education

Ph.D. Sociology, University of Ghana, 2014.

Ph.D. Title: Workplace Safety and Accidents Among Artisans at Kokompe-Accra, Ghana

M.Phil. Sociology, University of Ghana, 2008.

B.A. (First Class Honours) Sociology with Philosophy, University of Ghana, 2004

.HONOURS:

UG/Carnegie Next Generation of Academics in Africa PhD Research Grant, 2012-2014.

University of Ghana Fellowship for M.Phil. Students, 2005-2007.

Kenneth Christmon Prize for being adjudged the Best Graduating Student in Sociology for 2003/2004 academic Year, University of Ghana, Legon.

MTN Scholarship for Brilliant/Deprived Students, 2002-2004

Publications

BOOKS

Appiah, Samson O. (2014). Enforcement of Industrial Safety Laws in Ghana: A study of the Pioneer Food Cannery Tema. Lambert Academic Publishing, ISSN: 978-3-659-25497-0

ARTICLES IN JOURNALS

Appiah, Samson O. (2014). Enforcement of Industrial Safety Laws in Ghana:  A study of the Pioneer Food Cannery Tema. Lambert Academic Publishing, ISSN: 978-3-659-25497-0

1. Book Chapters

Appiah, S.O. (2021). The Political Economy of the Automobile Retail and Repair Industry in Ghana: The Case of Kokompe Artisanal Centre. In S.M. Alidu. A.I. Braimah & C.K. Mbowura (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Ghana: Economy, Development, Gender and Society (vol. 2, pp. 181-206). Accra: Woeli Publishing Services.

Appiah, S.O. & Surribema. C. (2020). Crime Combat and Prevention in Accra-Ghana: The Experiences and Challenges of Female Police Officers. In S.M. Alidu. A.I. Braimah & C.K. Mbowura (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Ghana: Politics, Security, Conflicts and Identity (vol.1, pp. 123-143). Accra: Woeli Publishing Services.

3. Published Research Works in Referred Journals

Appiah, S. O. (2019). Working Conditions and Work-related Injuries and Accidents at Kokompe-Accra. Ghana Journal of Geography, 11(2), 52-76.

Appiah, S. O. & Ofosu-Annin, I. (2018). Incorporation of Gender into Communication Strategy Design and Implementation: A Study of Two NGOs in Accra-Ghana. UNILAG Sociological Review (USR), XIV, 93-118.

Appiah, S. O. (2018).  Child Labour or Child Work? Children and Tobacco Production in Gbefi, Volta Region. Ghana Social Science Journal, 15(1),147-176.

Appiah, S. O. (2016). Connecting Occupational Safety Awareness, Legislation, Implementation and Enforcement within the Ghanaian Industrial Economy. Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science, 5(2), 53-58.

Appiah, S. O. & Agblevor, E. A. (2015). Impact of Lecturers’ Gender on Learning: Assessing University of Ghana Students’ Views. Journal of Education and Practice, 6(28), 30-37.

Appiah, S. O. (2013). Workplace Safety in Ghana:  A study of the Pioneer Food Cannery, Tema. Legon Journal of Sociology, 5(1), 1-21.

d. Conference Proceedings 

            Bammeke, O., Kunnuji, M., Appiah, S.O., & Funmilayo, G. (2017). Sexual and reproductive health behavior and needs of undergraduates in Ghana and Nigeria, International Population Conference, Cape Town                           International Convention Centre.

Ongoing and New Projects

           Safety Culture, Work Attitude and Behaviour among Auto Artisans at Kokompe-Accra, Ghana (Under Review: Safety and Health at Work)

        Working Conditions, Exposure to and Incidence of Work-related Injuries and Accidents among Artisans at Kokompe-Accra Ghana (Under Review: Ghana Journal of Geography)

         Lived Experiences and Challenges of Female Police Officers in Crime Prevention in Accra- Ghana (Under Review: Police Practice and Research)