Workplace Health and Safety
/ˈwɜːrkpleɪs hɛlθ ænd ˈseɪfti/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws, regulations, and practices aimed at ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of employees within their work environment.
The employer must comply with workplace health and safety standards to prevent accidents.
Forms
- workplace health and safety
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as WHS in some jurisdictions, workplace health and safety encompasses statutory duties of employers and employees to maintain safe working conditions.
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