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Frequently asked questions
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What is Occupational Health and Safety
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In 1985 the Occupational Health and Safety Act was passed to provide a framework for improving standards of workplace health and safety and reducing work related accidents and diseases.
Its objectives were:
(a) to secure the health safety and welfare of persons at work;
(b) to protect persons at work against risks to health or safety;
(c) to assist in securing safe and healthy work environments;
(d) to eliminate, at the source, risks to the health safety and welfare of persons at work;
(e) to provide for the involvement of employees and employers and associations representing employees and employers in the formulation and implementation of health and safety standards.
Its objectives were:
(a) to secure the health safety and welfare of persons at work;
(b) to protect persons at work against risks to health or safety;
(c) to assist in securing safe and healthy work environments;
(d) to eliminate, at the source, risks to the health safety and welfare of persons at work;
(e) to provide for the involvement of employees and employers and associations representing employees and employers in the formulation and implementation of health and safety standards.
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Employers Health and Safety Responsibilties
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As a business owner/manager you have the responsibility to manage all aspects your business. This means the health and safety of yourself, your employees, any contractors and other persons who may enter your premises. The management of occupational health and safety within your workplace is essential.
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Best practise to provide a safe work environment
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You must have an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). An OHSMS covers all aspects of safety in the workplace, and will enable you to ensure you are doing the utmost to ensure the safety of your employees and thus the efficiency and longevity of your business.
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Why use an OHS consultant
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Consultants can be a useful resource for any organisation. They can provide specialist advice and services for both the private and public sectors. Organisations are changing; they are becoming more complex and are using new technologies. Occupational health and safety laws are in place and companies need to achieve compliancy and remain up to date with new legislation.