Section 1: Objectives of the Act.

The objectives of the Act are to-(a) provide for an open and fair system of guaranteed and adequate compensation for all employees or their dependants for any death, injury, disease or disability arising out of or in the course of employment;
(b) provide rehabilitation to employees with work-related disabilities as provided in this Act;
(c) establish and maintain a solvent compensation fund managed in the interest of employees and employers;
(d) provide for fair and adequate assessments for employers;
(e) provide an appeal procedure that is simple, fair and accessible, with minimal delays; and
(f) combine efforts and resources of relevant stakeholders for the prevention of workplace disabilities, including the enforcement of occupational safety and health standards.