Section 16(1) and Section 16(2) Appointments Explained

Section 16(1) and Section 16(2) Appointments Explained

by | Aug 27, 2026 | Legal

Section 16 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act places overall responsibility for ensuring that the employer’s OHS duties are properly discharged on the chief executive officer. It also allows the CEO to assign duties to managers under his or her control,...
Who May Be Appointed as a Health and Safety Representative?

Who May Be Appointed as a Health and Safety Representative?

by | Aug 19, 2026 | Legal

A health and safety representative must be a full-time employee who works at the workplace or section they will represent and who is familiar with the conditions and activities there. The employer cannot simply appoint an outside consultant, visiting safety officer or...
Does Every Shift Need Its Own Trained First Aider?

Does Every Shift Need Its Own Trained First Aider?

by | Aug 19, 2026 | Legal

Yes — if employees are working on that shift and your workplace falls within the first-aider requirements, you need to make sure a properly trained first aider is actually available during that shift. It is not enough for a company to have several valid first-aid...
Does Every Subcontractor Need a Separate Safety File?

Does Every Subcontractor Need a Separate Safety File?

by | Aug 18, 2026 | Legal

Yes. A subcontractor performing construction work must keep its own health and safety documentation for the work it performs. Under Construction Regulation 7, a contractor must prepare a suitable health and safety plan before starting work and must open and keep a...