Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Occupational health service
14(1)Where an occupational health service is required under section 45 of the Act, the occupational health service shall be established and maintained so as to
(a) provide leadership, support and medical and technical services in all areas relating to health in the place of employment,
(b) provide ongoing health assessments and health supervision of each employee,
(c) establish appropriate records, standards, procedures, policies and reporting systems to identify and prevent health and safety hazards in the place of employment,
(d) promote prevention of occupational disease and injury through health education, health counselling and environmental assessment programs,
(e) be able to provide an emergency response to injuries and potential disasters in the place of employment, and
(f) enhance or maintain the health of employees through appropriate follow-up care, rehabilitation services or referrals to community based services.
14(2)An employer shall ensure that an occupational health service is managed by a competent person.