Main functions

•  To promote and maintain highest possible level of physical, mental and social well being of     the Sri Lankan workforce.

•  To prevent workers deviating from good health to ill health due to exposure to hazards and   risks encountered at work.

•  To provide consultancy, advisory and advocacy services on occupational health

•  To provide training, educational and awareness programs on occupational health

•  To provide environmental and biological monitoring facilities to industries

•  To embark on research activities aimed at improving occupational health of workers.

Secondary functions

•  To intervene in conflict situations between employers and employees

To assist the chief factory inspecting engineer and his staff in matters pertaining to occupational health.

To provide expert evidence in legal matters

To provide assistance to the Department of Health Services in analysis of biological specimens.

To collaborate with other government and semi-government institutions in matters relevant to occupational health.

Legal background

  •  Factories Ordinance of Sri Lanka