9Functions conferred on the Authority

9 Functions conferred on the Authority

The following additional functions are conferred on the Authority: (a) to ensure, in accordance with this Act and the regulations, that the obligations imposed by or under this Act and the regulations are complied with; (b) to advise operators, employees or contractors, either on its own initiative or on being asked, on occupational health and safety matters; (c) to collect, interpret and report information relating to occupational health and safety; (d) to formulate policies and strategies relating to the occupational health and safety of employees; (e) to accredit occupational health and safety training courses for the purposes of section 47; (f) to liaise with other bodies concerned with occupational health and safety; (g) to advise the Minister: (i) on the most effective means of giving effect to the objects of this Act; and (ii) on the making of regulations under this Act; and (iii) on the approval of codes of practice under subsection 109(1).