Chile: Health and safety
Original author: Andres Valdes, Baker & McKenzie
Updating author: Agustín Alcalde, Clyde & Co
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Summary
- Employers are required to take all measures necessary to protect employees' lives and health. (See General)
- Employers have numerous specific statutory health and safety obligations, and must draw up "internal regulations" on relevant matters. (See Duties on employers and employees)
- A joint health and safety committee must be set up in all workplaces with more than 25 employees. (See Safety representatives)
- Labour inspectors monitor and enforce compliance with health and safety legislation, and are empowered to fine offending employers. (See Enforcement and penalties)
- All employees are insured against occupational injury and illness under a statutory scheme funded by employer contributions. (See Compensation for occupational injury or illness)
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