Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2006 in Uganda is designed to safeguard the well-being of employees across diverse workplaces by ensuring their safety, health, and welfare. This legislation addresses a broad spectrum of subjects, encompassing the responsibilities of both employers and employees, safety protocols for hazardous materials, protocols for handling emergencies, and guidelines for formulating safety policies. A pivotal aspect of the Act is the establishment of a currency point, equating to twenty thousand Ugandan shillings, crucial for interpreting fines and penalties stipulated within the law. Moreover, the Act underscores the necessity of providing emergency drenching facilities for situations involving perilous liquids and ensuring adequate safety precautions for work conducted in confined spaces. Employers are mandated to draft a written policy statement covering essential areas such as general policy directives, organizational structures for executing the policy, delineation of responsibilities, appointment of safety representatives, identification of hazards, and policies concerning training and supervision. The Act consists of 121 Articles divided into XV Parts and has 8 Schedules.