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In Pakistan, the main laws related to health and safety for employees are the Factories Act, 1934, and the Sindh Factories Rules, 1975. These laws cover aspects such as ventilation, cleanliness, handling of hazardous substances, and provision of safety equipment in workplaces. Additionally, the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 provides for compensation in case of work-related injuries or illnesses.
outline the main health and safty and safety responsibilities of others ?
Occupational Health and Safety is the main federal agency charged with ensuring the safety of people in the work place and public safety. All business and public bodies have to comply to health and safety rules.
The main law that applies to health and safety at work is the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in the United States. It sets out guidelines and regulations to ensure that workplaces are safe for employees by requiring employers to provide a work environment free from recognized hazards.
The primary purposes of the health and safety regulations are to establish minimum requirements for health and safety in the workplace and to explicitly establish the health and safety responsibilities of employer, employee and government.
There are three objectives to the Health and Safety at Work Act. Two of these are Protecting people against risks to health or safety, and Securing the health, safety and welfare of the people at work.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 aims to protect people at work from risks to their health and safety and to eliminate, at the source, risks to the health, safety and welfare of persons at work."Worksafe Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 & Dangerous Goods Act 1985 Identification of Persons Advice Document"
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It ensures that employers follow safety and health standards set by the government to protect people at work.
Occupations in Pakistan are: Farming : 60% Government: 15% Private Business: 10% Labour: 20%
The main government legislation that covers health and safety in the workplace in the UK is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This law sets out the general duties that employers have to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, as well as others who may be affected by their work activities. It also provides a framework for enforcing health and safety regulations and standards.
The Health and Ssfety Executive