Occupational Safety and Health Act for Jamaica

Jamaica will soon have an Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Minister of  Labour and Social Security, Derrick Kellier, says the Government will fast track passage of  the legislation in Parliament, once the review of  the draft Bill, which is with the Chief  Parliamentary Counsel, is completed.

Mr. Kellier says passage of  the Bill will result in improvements in workplace safety and health.

Although the Factories Act provides some provisions for workplace safety Mr. Kellier says there is need for additional legislation in the wake of  new and innovative production systems and technologies.