What are the duties of employer in terms health and safety?
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.
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