The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health
Workplace Health and Safety Plan
All employers are responsible for preparing a written Health and Safety Plan for the workplace, regardless of its size.
About the plan
A workplace health and safety plan is the basis for good occupational health and safety to promote the improved wellbeing, health and safety of all who work there. It is recommended that a workplace health and safety plan is a joint project of the employer, management and employees.
Main aspects of the plan
The plan’s purpose is to give a good overview of the risks that exist in the workplace and how they have been dealt with through prevention. When improvements need to be made in the workplace, they must be timed.
The main aspects are:
Risk assessment
A risk assessment must be done for the workplace. It includes a systematic analysis of all aspects of the work environment with regard to the safety, well-being and health of employees.
Health Protection and Prevention Plan
A plan for health protection and prevention must be made to minimize the risk to staff. The plan is based on the results of the risk assessment and provides an overview of the actions that need to be implemented to ensure the safety, health and well-being of employees.