The employer is responsible for occupational health and safety. According to Act No. 124/2006 Coll. on Occupational Health and Safety, the employer is obliged to ensure safe working conditions, conduct training, assess risks, prepare and regularly update OHS documentation, and implement preventive measures to protect the health and lives of employees.
What does OHS mean?
Under the abbreviation OHS (Occupational Health and Safety), we can understand a set of general prevention principles and basic measures that an employer adopts to protect the health and lives of their employees. The goal is to eliminate risks and factors that could cause a workplace injury, occupational disease, or damage to health at work.
Occupational health and safety is ensured through systematic steps, an integral part of which is professional OHS training. Every employer has a legal obligation to provide employees with safe working conditions.
Why is occupational health and safety important?
By implementing an effective OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) system, a company not only fulfills its legal obligations but also prevents workplace injuries, reduces employee absences, and increases productivity. A professional approach to workplace safety builds trust between employees and the employer and can significantly contribute to improving the work environment.
As part of our comprehensive OHS services, we offer not only the preparation of documentation but also other important areas, such as:
What are the legal requirements regarding occupational health and safety?
Employer obligations in the field of occupational health and safety (OHS) are governed by Act No. 124/2006 Coll. on Occupational Health and Safety, which defines the fundamental rules for preventing workplace injuries and health damage. This law requires employers to:
identify risks and implement preventive measures,
ensure regular OHS training for employees,
maintain the necessary documentation.
Failure to comply with these obligations may result in financial penalties or operational restrictions imposed by regulatory authorities, such as the Labour Inspectorate.
OHS Documentation as Part of a Comprehensive Management System
Properly maintained OHS documentation forms the foundation of a company’s internal risk management system. It includes not only workplace risk assessments but also records of training sessions, workplace injuries, preventive measures, and employee declarations. This documentation allows the company to demonstrate compliance with legal obligations during inspections or in the event of an accident.
To ensure the documentation remains up to date, we recommend regular reviews and linking it to services such as Occupational Safety and Technical Services (BTS) and Civil Protection, which help keep the workplace in line with applicable legislation and standards.
Every cooperation starts with a professional initial OHS audit, which allows us to accurately assess the current state of occupational health and safety in your company. Based on this analysis, we can identify what needs to be added or adjusted — whether it’s documentation, training, workplace signage, or other necessary elements.
The audit also helps to eliminate legal deficiencies, enabling your company to avoid penalties from regulatory authorities and at the same time protect your employees from unnecessary workplace injuries or hazards.
Initial OHS audit
The initial phase is a professional workplace audit, during which our safety technician inspects the premises and evaluates the current state of occupational health and safety (OHS). The outcome is a report outlining identified deficiencies, which serves as the basis for further steps.
Development of Documentation and Safety Measures
Based on the results of the audit, we prepare the necessary OHS documentation and propose specific measures to eliminate identified deficiencies. The documentation is usually completed within 2 weeks after receiving the required inputs. If needed, we also provide related services such as an Operational Code of Practice or Occupational Health Service (PZS).
Employee Training
We provide OHS training for all employees — including new hires, position changes, or workplace modifications. The training can be conducted directly at your company during regular working hours.
Occupational Safety and Health or Health and Safety at Work is a set of rules and measures ensuring the protection of employees’ health and life at work. It is the responsibility of every employer.
Training is carried out upon hiring and then regularly—typically every 12 or 24 months.
It includes risk assessments, training records, safe work instructions, injury records, and other mandatory documentation.
Penalties, liability for injuries, and potential suspension of business operations until deficiencies are corrected.
