Section 28: Advisory Council for Occupational Safety and Health

28. Advisory Council for Occupational Safety and Health (1) For the purpose of giving advice and assistance to the Minister in respect of matters affecting the safety, health and welfare of employees at their place of work or lodging accommodation, or any other persons whose safety, health and welfare may be affected by work activities, the Minister shall appoint an Advisory Council for Occupational Safety and Health. (2) The Council shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson who shall be the Director, Occupational Safety and Health or his representative; O2 – 23 [Issue 1] Occupational Safety and Health Act (b) 8 members representing Government; (c) 8 members representing employers; (d) 8 members representing employees; (e) 2 members having wide experience in occupational safety and health. (3) Nine members shall constitute the quorum, of whom at least 2 shall represent employees, 2 shall represent employers and 2 shall represent Government. (4) The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Minister for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Minister may determine. (5) Before appointing any member specified in subsection (2) (c) and (d), the Minister shall consult such employers’ organisations and trade unions as he considers appropriate. (6) The appointment of every member of the Council shall be published in the Gazette. (7) The Council may set up committees of its members on such specific matters as it may consider appropriate. (8) The Council may invite any person with relevant knowledge or experience in the appropriate field to provide assistance as it may require, but such person shall have no right to vote. (9) The Council shall regulate its proceedings in such manner as it thinks fit and shall meet at least once every 2 months.