Year | Initiative | Concept |
1912 | Establishment of the National Council for Industrial Safety | Promote accident prevention programmes |
1970 | Occupational Safety and Health Act is passed into law | Institute safety standards and enforcement programmes |
1980 | Implementation of emergency room-based and population-based injury surveillance system | Institute a database for work safety accidents |
1991 | Issuance of confined space standards | Prevent injuries from workplaces with confined spaces |
2007 | Enactment of rulemaking employers liable for employees’ Personal Protection Equipment | Enforcement of safety liability of employers |
2010 | Injury and Illness Prevention Programme Initiative | Enabling employers to identify and fix hazards at workplaces |