Applicable Legislation

1. HEALTH PROTECTION AND PROMOTION ACT

Public Health units must rely on the Health Protection and Promotion Act for enforcement. Under section 13, a medical officer of Health or public health inspector may issue a closure order if air pollution levels pose an immediate health hazard.

Additionally, section 11 mandates public health units to notify relevant Ministries, such as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, in cases involving occupational or environmental health risks.