Many workplace hazards are complex in nature, notably those relating to chemical and biological agents. Industry ownership is important as employers have domain knowledge of the industry and its associated hazards. Increasingly, health and safety protection requires a systems approach, beyond looking at machines and processes.

Our regulatory framework promotes self-regulation by industries. This self-regulatory regime includes features, such as safety management systems, safety personnel, safety committees and safety audits. The onus is on employers to ensure that they have in place, and continue to maintain systems to address safety and health issues at the workplace.