The OSH legal framework and institutional structure in Colombia is broad and complex.
The Labour Code contains a number of OSH provisions which are largely developed by thespecific OSH legislation. The leading OSH legislation is compound by the Law No. 9 of 24 January 1979 that establishes health and safety measures, followed by the Decree No. 614 of 14 March 1984 on the organization and management of occupational health.
In Colombia there are OSH Committees at a national, sectional and local level according to Decree No. 16 of 9 January 1997 that regulates the integration, functioning and the network of OSH Committees. OSH joint Committees at the workplace are required for companies with10 or more workers.
With regard to the Professional Risk System, the OSH legislation foresees a set of standards and procedures to prevent, protect and assist workers from the effects of occupational diseases and accidents that may happen during or as a result of the work performed, besides maintaining vigilance for strict compliance with occupational health standards. The main legislation in this aspect is Decree Law 1295 of 1994.
The OSH legal framework and institutional structure in Colombia is broad and complex.
The Labour Code contains a number of OSH provisions which are largely developed by thespecific OSH legislation. The leading OSH legislation is compound by the Law No. 9 of 24 January 1979 that establishes health and safety measures, followed by the Decree No. 614 of 14 March 1984 on the organization and management of occupational health.
In Colombia there are OSH Committees at a national, sectional and local level according to Decree No. 16 of 9 January 1997 that regulates the integration, functioning and the network of OSH Committees. OSH joint Committees at the workplace are required for companies with10 or more workers.
With regard to the Professional Risk System, the OSH legislation foresees a set of standards and procedures to prevent, protect and assist workers from the effects of occupational diseases and accidents that may happen during or as a result of the work performed, besides maintaining vigilance for strict compliance with occupational health standards. The main legislation in this aspect is Decree Law 1295 of 1994.