OHS Training

How to create an occupational health and safety policy manual

October 23, 2015 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Penalties and Fines, Training and Development

With heightened scrutiny over workplaces and increased penalties for workplace incidents causing injuries—or worse, death—employers must ensure they understand their obligations under occupational health and safety legislation. One of the fundamental obligations is to prepare workplace safety and health policies and procedures and to train employees and supervisors on them. But where to start?

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