Employer Health and Safety Responsibilities: Comprehensive Guide

Employers have a primary duty to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a safe workplace, including safe plant, machinery, and equipment
• Ensuring proper training on equipment and machinery use
• Supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary
• Supervising employees to ensure safe work practices
• Investigating and reporting accidents and near-misses
• Maintaining accurate accident and injury records
• Developing and implementing a health and safety policy
• Consulting with employees on health and safety matters

Non-compliance can result in prosecution and fines.