Employer Obligations for Safety for The Workplace

EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS FOR SAFETY: FOR THE WORKPLACE

Your EMPLOYER must ensure:

1.A safe construction site- for you, visitors and members of the public.

2.Safety Policy & Safety Information is made available.

3.Safe construction Plant and Equipment for you to use.

4.Safe Work Activities- the way you carry out an activity must be safe to protect you, visitors and members of the public.

5.Competent Staff- People who work with you and your Supervisors are trained to do their job safely.

THIS FOR THE WORKERS

Your EMPLOYER must ensure

You are trained to do your work safely. 
You have the right personal protective equipment. 
You are supervised to carry out your work safely.
You have access to washing & toilet facilities.

                               

THIS FOR THE PUBLIC where the PUBLIC are nearby, check:

The work is fenced off from the public.

Are road works barrier off and well lit.

Are the public protected from falling materials.

All ladders must only be used by worker.

All excavations and openings securely covered or fenced off.

Is all plant immobilized to prevent unauthorized usage?

Are flammable or dangerous substances locked away in secure places?