KEY PROVISIONS OF THE ACT
Duties of Employers
Duties of Employees
Employers have specific obligations to ensure a safe working environment. These include conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards, providing necessary protective equipment, and offering continuous safety training for all employees. By ensuring employers meet these requirements, you can minimise workplace risks and promote a safety culture.
Workers also have responsibilities to maintain workplace safety. You have a role in encouraging workers to adhere to established safety protocols, for instance, by using protective equipment properly and consistently reporting hazards or unsafe conditions.
THE HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
The HSE is the main body enforcing the Health and Safety at Work Act, although some workplaces are covered by local authorities or bodies such as the RAIB (rail) or MAIB (marine).
The HSE’s duties include:
• Conducting inspections. • Investigating workplace incidents. • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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