Workplace Safety Permits

Workplace Safety Permits and Audits: Ensuring Compliance at Work

Workplace safety inspection is a critical process for any business with employees. The Organic Law of Georgia on Labor Safety obliges all employers, regardless of the sector or company size, to adhere to minimum safety standards. This includes risk assessment, employee briefing, provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and creating a safe environment. Inspections by the Labor Inspection Service often result in high fines due to documentary discrepancies. Furthermore, adherence to safety norms reduces the risk of accidents and protects the employer from criminal liability. Qualified legal and technical support helps you pass inspections painlessly and create a safe working environment.

What Does This Service Cover?

Specialists on Legal.ge offer full labor safety outsourcing and auditing:

• Full Audit: Checking the current status (Gap Analysis), identifying risks, and pinpointing non-compliance with legislation.
• Documentation Development: Preparing risk assessment documents, labor safety policies, instructions, emergency management plans, and logs.
• Staff Training: Conducting mandatory briefings and training for employees (e.g., fire safety, first aid).
• Liaison with Inspection: Defending employer interests during Labor Inspection checks, monitoring compliance with mandates, and appealing fines.
• Accident Investigation: Legal management of the investigation process and preparation of the conclusion in case of workplace injury.
• Certified Specialist: Providing the services of a certified labor safety specialist as required by law.

Common Situations When You Need a Lawyer

Labor safety issues often create serious problems for businesses:

• Scheduled Inspection: You received a notification from the Labor Inspection about a scheduled check, and your documentation is not in order.
• Accident: An employee was injured at work, requiring immediate response, investigation, and notifying the Labor Inspection within 24 hours.
• Employee Complaint: An employee filed a complaint about an unsafe environment, triggering an unscheduled inspection.
• Fine: You were fined for violating safety norms, and you want to reduce or annul it through court.
• No Specialist: The company does not have a safety manager on staff, which is a gross violation of the law.

Georgian Legal Framework

The field is regulated by the Organic Law of Georgia on Labor Safety and the Labor Code of Georgia. The technical part is defined by government decrees, such as the technical regulation on "Minimum Requirements for Safety and Health at the Workplace." These acts establish the employer's obligation to assess all risks and take preventive measures.

Process: How Collaboration with a Specialist Works

Working with a labor safety specialist involves:

1. Site Visit: Physical inspection of the work environment to identify hazards.
2. Assessment: Preparing a written risk assessment report.
3. Plan: Creating a plan for preventive measures (e.g., installing barriers, purchasing PPE).
4. Implementation: Practical implementation of the safety system and documentation maintenance.
5. Monitoring: Periodic audits to check the effectiveness of the system.

Why Choose Legal.ge?

Labor safety is not just helmets and vests; it is a complex legal and technical system. Legal.ge gives you access to accredited specialists who will help you create a safe working environment, meet legal requirements, and avoid financial or reputational damage. Find your safety partner on Legal.ge.