All about Occupational Health and Safety in Colombia

When you have already made the decision to internationalize your company, a fundamental aspect in the work environment is health and safety in the workplace. Therefore, from UR Global, in this article, we tell you everything you need to know about Safety and Health at Work in Colombia: what it is, legislation and what is the best management system safety and health at work.

What is occupational safety in Colombia? 

When at UR Global we talk about occupational health and safety management We are referring to the process of planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the activities that guarantee the prevention and control of occupational risks to which employees in organizations and their subsidiaries in Colombia may be exposed. 

The purpose of this process is guarantee adequate working conditions, that allow minimize the occurrence of accidents at work and preserve the physical and mental well-being of employees. 

At UR Global we are aware of the importance of safety and health for employees and employers. Therefore, we strive to help organizations in Colombia to prevent injuries and illnesses related to the work environment, maintaining a productivity with safety and accompanying companies in compliance with these important legal requirements, avoiding fines or sanctions from regulatory entities.

Colombian legislation on safety and health at work 

In Colombia there is a whole specific legislation to regulate occupational safety and health in the work environment. In it, among many other aspects, a General Occupational Risk System and an Occupational Health Program are established. In addition, definitions are also limited regarding what are considered work accidents or occupational diseases, among other issues. 

The best Occupational Health and Safety Management System in Colombia is in UR Global

You already know what is occupational safety at work, what it is for and that you know a little more about the Colombian legislation that regulates it. Now it is very likely that if you have a company in Colombia or plan to open a subsidiary abroad there, you want to have the best occupational health and safety management system. At UR Global we are here to help you.

We work with a logical process and in stages, following the principle of continuous improvement, for detect, evaluate, prevent and control risks to the health and safety of workers.

If you want to have the best management system safety and health at work in Colombia, Don’t hesitate anymore. Contact us today and improve the occupational safetyl and hygiene of your employees in Colombia!