Tag - Employer Health and Safety

Workplace Health and Safety: Who’s Responsible?

Employers or Safety Representatives 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. It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. It is also their responsibility for 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 [...]