Who is responsible for safety and health in the workplace?
Both employers and employees have particular responsibilities for looking after safety and health in the workplace. This is known as duty of care. You need to be familiar with those responsibilities as outlined in your State Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Act. Most government authorities provide easy to understand publications explaining the legislation. For example, in Western Australia, WorkSafe Western Australia produces a booklet called “Making the Workplace Safe” and online information such as Essentials: Toolbox Topics, Improving Safety and Health.
