The Occupational Health and Safety Act provides measures to ensure the health and safety of all employees in the workplace.

WHO DOES THE ACT APPLY TO?

The Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to all employers and employees, but not to:

• Mines, mining areas or any mining works (as defined in the Minerals Act)
• Load line ships, fishing boats, sealing boats, whaling boats (as defined in the Merchant Shipping Act) and floating cranes; whether in or out of the water
• People in or on these areas or vessels.

APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES

Employers who employ 20 or more employees must appoint representatives to monitor health and safety conditions.

Employers who have appointed 2 or more health and safety representatives must form health and safety committees. Employers and committees have certain duties and functions. (See The Occupational Health and Safety Act)