This Note to Industry (NTI) serves as a notice to inform all stakeholders of the commencement date for applications to act as a Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Auditor. The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) hereby announces that the commencement date for applications to act as a WSH Auditor is effective from 11th December 2024.

The occupier has overall accountability for the organisation and management of workplace safety and health (WSH). An effective way for an occupier to fulfil this obligation is by implementing an effective WSH Management System. This Code of Practice (COP) has been designed as a guidance that provides an overview of the key concepts and principles of safety and health management systems. The COP has been developed to integrate all the 14 elements of Safety and Health Management System in the Schedule 2 of WSH (General Provisions) Regulations with the alignment of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 45001:2018 (Occupational health and safety management systems). Further, this COP acts as a practical tool to support organisations achieving continuous improvements in the WSH performance that are in line with the applicable laws and regulations. Consultation and participation of workers is crucial for the successful implementation of the WSH Management System. The WSH Management System is intended to be a self-regulatory tool so that workplaces are able to manage safety and health systematically. Nonetheless, the management system is periodically audited (in workplaces where a safety and health auditor are required) to ensure the system is robust and properly implemented.

The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) is issuing an urgent reminder to all principals, employers, occupiers, self-employed individuals, and workers about the serious risks associated with "Work at Height" activities. This is a call to action following four tragic fatalities that had occurred in 2024 caused by falls thereby emphasizing the urgent need for improved safety measures in the workplace especially in the construction industry.

This Note to Industry (NTI) serves as a notice to inform all principals, occupiers, employers, self-employed persons and individuals that there have been changes made to current legislation. All stakeholders are hereby informed that as per the Law Revision Order No. 3 of 2024 (S 37/2024) whereby with effect from 25th September 2024: The Workplace Safety and Health Order, 2009 has been revised as an Act and is now known as the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Chapter 277.

The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) would like to remind all principals, occupiers, employers, self-employed persons and persons at work who are involved in the use of lifting equipment whether the equipment is owned by them or not) to be aware of the risks associated with the use of such lifting equipment, and be aware of the legal responsibilities under the Workplace Safety and Health Order, 2009 (WSHO, 2009) and its regulations made thereunder. This WSHN also provides key learning points gained from a recent lifting incident with the aim of preventing similar incidents from recurring.

This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) is issued by the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority [SHENA]. This ACOP is aimed at employers, principals and occupiers who are responsible for the safe use of electricity in all worksites. An ACOP is not legally binding and merely represents advice and guidance on how to comply with the law. If you follow the advice contained in an ACOP, you will be doing enough to comply with the law. You are encouraged to adopt this ACOP where possible unless there are better or similar alternatives or where it is not reasonably practicable to do so.