Vision

A safe and healthy working environment and good working conditions for everyone in the Caribbean is a joint responsibility. That is the reason why the Caribbean Safety Standard has been developed.

The Caribbean Health & Safety Foundation is convinced that self-regulation can be an effective contribution to achieving a safe working environment, good working conditions and a better environment. This standard is a pioneering step for the Caribbean. However it will contribute to greater understanding, cooperation and consistency between clients/principals, executive organizations (contractors) and employees.

This approach will not only help to reduce work-related illnesses, reduce accidents and fatalities, but it will also make a positive contribution to the social and economic development of the region. 

 

Goal

The Caribbean Health & Safety Foundation aims to promote Occupational Health & Safety as well as improving working conditions and the environment in the entire Caribbean to protect workers and the community.

The Foundation also manages the Caribbean Safety Standard and monitors the quality and encourages further development of standards and training and stimulates certification of companies.

 

Main objectives are:

• promote the safety and welfare (Occupational Health & Safety),

• improve working conditions in the relevant sectors,

• promote compliance with laws and regulations and guidelines related thereto,

• manage the certification system and its quality,

• development (growth model) of the certification system,

• ensure proper use (regulation, name, certification mark)

• encourage use of management systems and monitoring of its quality,

• expanding number of certified companies.