Occupational Safety and Health

The Advisory Council for Occupational Safety and Health is established under section 28 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005. The functions of the Advisory Council are, inter alia , to give advice and assistance to the Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment in respect of matters affecting the safety, health and welfare of employees at their place of work or lodging accommodation , or any other persons whose safety, health and welfare may be affected by work activities.

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The composition of the Advisory Council for Occupational Safety and Health as last reconstituted for a period of two years with effect from 31 August 2013 is as follows:-​

Public Officers:

Director, Occupational Safety and Health (Chairperson);​

Representative of Ministry of Civil Service & Administrative Reforms;

Representative of Ministry of Health & Quality of Life;

Representative of Ministry of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping (Public Infrastructure Division)

Representative of Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Representative of Ministry of Education and Human Resources

Representative of Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities

Representative of Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security

Representative of Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment

Representative of Employers:

Mr. Vinod Bhujoo

Mr Philippe K. L. Lai Choo

Ms Sylvana Ah-Hang

Mrs M Martine Rosy Appave

Mr Jacques M Florine

Mr RJacques Rohan

Mr Dayanand Kurrumchand

Mr Pradeep Dursun

Representative of Employees:

Mr. Benniparsad Seewsagur

Mr Jean-Bruneau Dorasami

Mr Yahya Paraouty

Mr Ram Nowzadick

Mr Randheer Kumar Bundhoo

Mr Mohammad Iqbal Amiran

Mr Reeaz Cuttoo

Miss Bhoopa Brizmohun

Members with wide experience in Occupational Safety and Health :

Mr Hurrychand Budhoo

Dr Parmanund Brizmohun

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