It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare
of their employees and other people who might be affected by their
business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to
achieve this.
This means making sure that workers and others are
protected from anything that may cause harm, effectively controlling
any risks to injury or health that could arise in the workplace.
Employers have duties under health and safety law to assess
risks in the workplace. Risk assessments should be carried out that
address all risks that might cause harm in your workplace.
Employers must give you information about the risks in your
workplace and how you are protected, also instruct and train you on
how to deal with the risks.
Employers must consult employees on health and safety
issues. Consultation must be either direct or through a safety
representative that is either elected by the workforce or appointed by a
trade union.
For workplace health and safety training courses please visit: http://oasystss.co.uk/
