OHS acts and Construction Regulations are laws governing construction companies that are enforced by the Department of Labor to protect employee safety. To comply, companies must hire a qualified HSE manager, educate employees on the laws, implement a compliance policy, and put in place an integrated management system. Compliance benefits companies by fostering positive relationships with regulators, ensuring employee safety and performance, gaining competitive advantages for accreditation, and minimizing risks to reduce costs and maximize profits.
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Compliance with ohs acts and construction regulations
2. What it is
OHS acts and Construction regulations are the laws by which all
construction companies are governed. The Department of Labor
enforces these laws to ensure that no harm comes to employees
working on or near construction activities.
3. How to Manage these laws
An experienced, qualified and registered HSE manager must be employed
and appointed to ensure legal compliance for the company pertaining to
all relevant legislation.
All employees of the company must be made conversant with these laws.
A set policy must be made public where the company promises a moral
devotion to the acts and regulations in all business processes.
An integrated management system must be put in place to have
uniformity in all processes ensuring that compliance is made as easy as
possible.
4. The Advantages Of Compliance
A healthy relationship with regulatory bodies ensure fluidity in processes
and projects.
Employees feel secure and safe ensuring their best performances.
Compliance is needed for accreditation and will give any company an
advantage against competitors.
Being a transparent and compliant company commands respect from
peers and clients alike.
Minimized risk reduces costs and promotes profitability.
5. The 3 Important Points
OHS acts and Construction Regulations are laws governed by the
Department of labor.
Every company has a moral responsibility to comply with these laws.
Compliance reduces loss and promotes profitability.