Employer Health & Safety Responsibilities: A Comprehensive Guide

The employer has the primary duty to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees at work. This includes:

* Providing a safe and healthy working environment, including safe plant, machinery, and equipment

* Ensuring that employees are properly trained in the use of equipment and machinery

* Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary

* Supervising employees to ensure they are working in a safe manner

* Investigating and reporting any accidents or near-misses

* Keeping adequate records of accidents and injuries

* Developing and implementing a health and safety policy

* Consulting with employees on health and safety matters

Failure to comply with health and safety regulations can lead to prosecution and fines.