Section 23B: Objects of Department

23B. Objects of Department The Department shall be responsible for – (a) promoting the ratification and compliance with occupational safety and health conventions of the International Labour Organisation; (b) promoting continuous improvement of occupational safety and health through enforcement of an up to date legislative framework, in line with international standards; (c) promoting, through appropriate initiatives and activities, the prevalence of a national safety and health culture; (d) promoting education, training, research and development in occupational safety and health; (e) cooperating and coordinating with international organisations and other appropriate authorities on occupational safety and health matters; and (f) carrying out such other duties and functions set out in this Act and such other assignments given to him by the Permanent Secretary in accordance with this Act.