Department of Occupational Safety and Health


Roles

- Inspecting Workplaces;

- Identifying and recommending remedial measures of Work place hazards (Dangerous machinery, plants, equipment, and work practices);

- Certifying Statutory Equipment (Pressure vessels, lifting machinery and equipment);

- Recommendation of Architectural Plans for commercial buildings for approval;

- Projects’ Environment Impact Assessment reviewing for Safety and Health Standard compliance; and

-Investigation of Accidents, occupational diseases and dangerous occurrences at workplaces.