Resource Topic: Safety and Health

A: Yes, the employer must provide wholesome drinking water. The employer may provide bottled water or water in containers that can…

A rest room (sick bay) is required if 20 or more persons are employed at any one time. Where less…

There is no provision for compensation in the Safety and Health at Work Act. However, compensation issues are addressed by…

Under Cap. 338, the Labour Department may conduct an investigation into workplace accidents. Investigations are normally conducted into every amputation,…

The employer is responsible for notifying the Labour Department. In the case of a fatality or serious accident, the Labour…

In cases of a fatality or a serious accident the Labour Department should be notified as soon as possible. Safety…

An invalidity benefit is paid to persons who are unable to work because of a specific disease or bodily or…

The safety committee should meet no less than once every 3 months. SHAW Act, Section 103(3)

There should be an equal number of employer and employee representatives. It is recommended that there be no more than…

Workplaces can determine the duration of this appointment.