Scottish Hazards

Constitutional objectives

The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 1.The advancement of health and the saving of lives by preventing accidents, injury or illness from causing physical or mental harm to persons in need through the provision of specialist information, advice, training and in-depth support on occupational health and safety. Furthermore, we will facilitate the exchange of information and ideas amongst the organisation's network in order to foster and develop cooperation between government, trade unions, employers and others,with a view to achieving continuous improvement in the standard of occupational health and safety throughout Scotland. 2.The advancement of education by increasing knowledge and awareness of occupational health and safety issues, with a view to improving health and safety practice and developing effective worker involvement. 3.The advancement of environmental protection or improvement by improving knowledge and awareness of occupational environmental matters and encouraging and supporting workers and their representatives to develop greater awareness of and action to address the environmental impact of their workplaces. and 4.Promotion of equality and diversity by placing particular emphasis on reaching those without access to adequate occupational health and safety advice and support, with those known to be at most risk including those with protected characteristics within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010.