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Workplace Safety

Policies and practices designed to protect employees from workplace hazards.

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Workplace safety (also called occupational health and safety, or OHS) encompasses all policies, procedures, and practices designed to protect employees from work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Employers have a legal duty of care to provide a safe working environment. Key responsibilities include risk assessments, safe systems of work, provision of PPE, health and safety training, accident reporting, and regular safety audits. HRMZY helps HR teams manage safety training completion, track incidents, and maintain compliance documentation.

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