What are the mandatory Occupational Health and Safety documents and what should they include?

Mandatory OHS documents are official records and written procedures that employers must keep to demonstrate compliance with health & safety laws and to manage workplace risks effectively. The documentation that must be provided to employees is as follows:

• Employee responsibilities within the framework of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST).
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy (SG-SST).
• Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy.
• No Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Use Policy.
• Sexual Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy.
• Objectives of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST).
• Hazard and Risk Notification Letter, which informs the employee of the risks identified in their role and the actions established to mitigate or control them.
• Medical Recommendations Letter, signed by the employee and the person responsible for the Occupational Health and Safety Management System at Protegemos a Colombia S.A.S.
• Knowledge to identify hazards and control occupational risks.

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