OHS stands for occupational health and safety. It is a set of rules, regulations, and policies designed to ensure employees’ safety in the workplace. OHS aims to prevent accidents, injuries, illnesses, and diseases related to work activities.
It includes providing effective training programs on potential workplace hazards and implementing effective hazard control systems. In addition, an employer must provide workers with safety equipment like protective gear when necessary and access to medical care for an injury or illness while performing job duties.
Furthermore, employers are required by law to conduct regular assessments and risk assessments of their working environment to identify any possible hazards that could cause harm or illness among employees and ensure these risks are addressed accordingly.
Complying with OHS regulations protects employees from injury. It also protects employers from costly legal proceedings if something were to go wrong due to negligence in meeting such standards. Therefore, strictly adhering to OHS regulations is essential from a moral standpoint and business standpoint.