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Chapter 6

3.2 Health and safety in the workplace

There are a number of potential hazards in any workplace.

Some examples include unsafe electrics, torn carpets, poor lighting, wet floors and
top-heavy filing cabinets.

The law typically puts the responsibility for health and safety on both the employer
and the employee.

 provide a safe working environment

 prevent risks to health

 ensure that plant and machinery is safe

EMPLOYER’S  inform staff of any potential hazards
RESPONSIBILITIES
(duties, amongst  set up emergency plans
other things)
 provide adequate first aid facilities

 check that the right equipment is used
and that it is regularly maintained

 take reasonable care of their own
health and safety

 take reasonable care not to put other
people at risk

 co-operate with their employer to
ensure they have adequate training
and are familiar with their employer’s
EMPLOYEE’S
RESPONSIBILITIES health and safety policies
(duties, amongst  report any injuries suffered as a result
other things)
of performing their job

 inform their employer if anything affects
their ability to work safely

 check that the right equipment is used
and that it is regularly maintained

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