Cap. 646 Art. 29Delegation of powers to other authorities and power of the Minister.

(1) The Authority shall be empowered to delegate its duties, functions, powers and responsibilities under this Act and any regulations made thereunder to other competent authorities as it deems necessary for the effective implementation and enforcement of health and safety at work.

(2) The delegated authority shall provide regular reports, updates and information to the Authority regarding the implementation of delegated duties, as may be requested by the Authority from time to time, at least once every twelve (12) months.

(3) The delegation of duties by the Authority shall not relieve the Authority of its overall responsibility for ensuring the protection of health and safety of all persons at work as directed by this Act and any regulations made thereunder.

(4) The Authority shall establish cooperation with any Ministry, Government department or other organisation, whether local or overseas, to promote and ensure the health and safety of all persons at work.

(5) The Minister may, from time to time, make regulations prescribing additional procedures, requirements or conditions governing the delegation of duties provided for in this article.