Safety and Health Program According to the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, it’s the employer’s responsibility to implement an occupational health and safety (OHS) program to prevent workplace injury and disease. Employers with a small workforce may be permitted to have a less formal OHS program. For workplaces that require a formal OHS program, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, section 3.3, lists the following essential elements:
1. An OHS policy that includes a statement of the employer’s commitment to the OHS …