In addition to the specific requirements in all other sections of the legislation, the employer is under a general duty to ensure the health and safety of all workers at the workplace.
Every
employer shall take every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances
to:
·
Ensure the health and safety
of persons at or near the workplace.
·
Provide and maintain
equipment, machines, materials or things that are properly equipped with safety
devices.
·
Provide such information,
instruction, training, supervision and facilities as are necessary to the
health or safety of the employees.
·
Ensure that the employees,
and particularly the supervisors and foremen, are made familiar with any health
or safety hazards that may be met by them at the workplace.
·
Ensure that the employees are
made familiar with the proper use of all devices, equipment and clothing
required for their protection.
·
Conduct the employer's
undertaking so that employees are not exposed to health or safety hazards as a
result of the undertaking.
(Occupational
Health and Safety Act, 13)
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