What does health and safety at work mean?

All workers are entitled to work in environments where risks to

their health and safety are properly controlled. Under health and safety law,
the primary responsibility for this is down to employers. Employers have a duty
to consult with their employees, or their representatives, on health and
safety matters.

Why is health and safety needed at work?

Health and Safety is important because it protects the well- being of

employers, visitors and customers. Looking after Health and Safety makes good
business sense. Workplaces which neglect health and safety risk prosecution,
may lose staff, and may increase costs and reduce profitability.

What are my health and safety responsibilities at work?

An employee's duties are to:

a. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of others
who may be affected by what they do or do not do.
b. Cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters. not misuse
any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (eg fire extinguishers
or safety goggles)

Three workplace health and safety responsibilities of an employee

While at work a worker must:

(1) Take reasonable care for their own health and safety

(2) Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others

(3) Comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedure given
by their employer, business or controller of the workplace