What are my employers duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act?
To provide you with a safe and healthy workplace. This includes: • A safe system of work. • A safe place of work. • Safe equipment, plant and machinery. • Safe and competent people working alongside you, because employers are also liable for the conduct of their staff and managers. • Carrying out risk assessments as set out in Regulations, and take steps to eliminate or control these risks. • Informing employees fully about all potential hazards associated with any work process, chemical substance or activity, including providing instruction, training and supervision. • Appointing a ‘competent person’ responsible for health and safety. Competent persons, such as a head of health and safety, oversee day-to-day safety management, oversee safety inspections, and liase with staff safety reps. • Consulting with workplace safety representatives. If the union is recognised, your employer must set up and attend a workplace safety committee. • Providing adequate facilities for employees’ welfar
