Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) The workplace is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. There are millions of injury cases per year, and thousands of deaths. OHS has several basic functions: Education and training of employees in safe working practices Emergency facilities and practices (everything from fire drills to emergency medical treatments) Reporting of injuries and diseases Maintaining safety standards in the workplace Advisory services to employees on the job Employers are required to provide these OHS services by law. Employees are required to observe all safety requirements and OHS work practices. Note: There is a legal obligation on all people in the workplace is to maintain safe working conditions at all times.