Who can be held criminally liable for an OSH offense under the proposed Draft OSH Bill 2024?

The question asks who can be held criminally liable for an OSH offense under the proposed Draft OSH Bill 2024.

• a. Only the company as a legal entity. This is generally too restrictive. Modern OSH legislation often allows for individual liability in addition to corporate liability.
• b. Only the individual worker who caused the accident. This is also too restrictive. While a worker's actions can be a factor, the primary responsibility for providing a safe workplace and ensuring compliance typically lies with the employer and management.
• c. The employer, managers, directors, or the company, depending on the evidence. This is the most accurate and comprehensive option. OSH laws typically allow for criminal liability to be assigned to various parties within an organization, including the company itself, as well as individuals in positions of authority (employers, managers, directors) who have a duty to ensure safety. The specific party held liable depends on the evidence presented and their role in the offense.

The correct option is c.