This book is an updated version of How to Implement a Formal Health and Safety Program. It has been revised to be a comprehensive primer on basic health and safety planning and management for employers and joint committees. Covered content includes roles and responsibilities for health and safety, elements of an OHS program, risk management, the role of joint committees, and requirements for personal protective equipment and first aid.

See also Create & manage a healthy and safe workplace, including sections on Managing risk and Health & safety programs for more information and resources.

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