HEALTH & SAFETY OBLIGATIONS

Any employer needs to ensure that he provides adequate Health and Safety measures for his employees. Health & Safety requirements differ widely, based on the type of activity being carried out. Business owners should contact the Occupational Health & Safety Authority directly to become up to date with the specific requirements for their business. 

General measures include:

- Building evacuation plans with adequate signage.
- Fire alarm system.
- Installation of fire exit points.
- Installation of Fire Extinguishers and appropriately trained staff to use them.
- Emergency planning.
- Provision of safety equipment.
- Provision of information and adequate training on operating systems and equipment.
- Provision of First Aid Kits.
- Train an employee to be a qualified First Aider.
- Undertake periodical risk or hazard checks.
- Enforce injury prevention measures.