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was

the up under

Labour Advisory Board, with representatives of

employers, employees and the Government. The membership expanded in 1982 to include representatives from professional

and academic institutions. Encouraged by its initial success

and in response to further calls from employers and employees,

in 1984 to examine the

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proposals are based on the conclusions of that working party.

Sir, the proposed Council will focus the attention of

on the

promotion of

employers, employees and the community

safety and health at Work through four major functions.

First, it will design

design and conduct training courses, produce

teaching aids and reference materials, promote the application

of modern technology, conduct proficiency examinations and

occupational safety and health qualifications.

validate

Secondly, it will undertake publicity programmes, collect and

compile statistics and information, and prepare safety and

health literature for public use. Thirdly, it will develop

consultancy services in areas such as occupational safety and

health surveys, feasibility studies, procedures on monitoring

and control, and advice on protective equipment. Fourthly, it

will advise the Government on any legislative measures

to improve the standards of health and safety at

work, and will either carry out or commission research.

necessary to

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