An H&S program is a coordinated system of procedures and processes used to improve occupational health and safety and prevent injury and illness in the workplace.
Employers, workers, and other work site parties are responsible for their own health and safety, as well as that of everyone at or near the work site. The program encourages people to be aware of their roles and responsibilities and to work together to identify and solve health and safety concerns.
Core elements of a H&S program are:
Below are some helpful links from Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) to get you started on building your program.
Use the OHS starter kit to guide you through other steps:
Do you need a health & safety (H&S) committee or representative?
Note: A regularly employed employee is a staff who works at your property on a regular basis and is usually not a casual employee.
According to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, ALL members of the health and safety committee or the health and safety representative must be trained at a minimum, on the following:
Register for Joint worksite Health and Safety Committee/Representative Training through the AHLA.
Learn more: Occupational Health and Safety, Act Regulations and Code