Frequently Asked Questions

i.	The workplace must have a Policy Statement on Occupational Safety and Health;
ii.	Planning (including the implementation of HIRARC, training, instructions and auditing) on Occupational Safety and Health, and
iii.	To take remedial action for any improvement to be made.

The employers, employees, self-employed workers, designers, manufacturer, importers, as well as plant and supply vendors are all responsible to ensure occupational safety and health at the workplace.

Yes! Everyone who "work" in the Manufacturing Sector: Mining and Quarrying; Construction; Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; Utilities; Storage and Communication; Wholesale and Retail Trades; Hotel and Restaurant; Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Business Service Sector; Public Services and Statutory Authorities are governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514).

Every employee has the responsibility to :

• Be reasonably attentive so as to avoid injury onto themselves as well as others while carrying out their work activities; and
• Co-operate with the employer and others so as to fulfill the provision of the law.