South Australian Consolidated Acts

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ACT 1986 - SECT 3

3—Objects of Act

The chief objects of this Act are—

            (a)         to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work; and

            (b)         to eliminate, at their source, risks to the health, safety and welfare of persons at work; and

            (c)         to protect the public against risks to health or safety arising out of or in connection with—

                  (i)         the activities of persons at work; or

                  (ii)         the use or operation of various types of plant;

            (d)         to involve employees and employers in issues affecting occupational health, safety and welfare; and

            (e)         to encourage registered associations to take a constructive role in promoting improvements in occupational health, safety and welfare practices and assisting employers and employees to achieve a healthier and safer working environment.