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15.1 Policy
Fountain Art is committed to the implementation of the relevant
Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated health and safety
legislation. By considering physiological, psychological and environmental factors, Fountain Art aims to give its staff the highest degree of physical, mental and social well being in their work environment.
Fountain Art management and all its staff are responsible for occupational
health and safety.
What legislation applies?
Some of the major Acts and regulations that could apply are:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Factories, Ships and Industries Act and Regulations
• Construction Safety Act and Regulations
• Dangerous Goods Acts and Regulations
• Public Health Act
• Pure Foods Act
• Environmental Protection Offences Act and Regulations
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Noise Pollution Act
The Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act have the
same enforcement powers as the act itself. If staff do not comply with these Acts and Regulations, they or Fountain Art, or both, could incur a fine or be prosecuted.
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