The typical employer responsibilities include:
- Maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, and free from serious hazards.
- Ensuring machinery, equipment, and work areas are safe and properly maintained.
- Providing information, training, instruction, and supervision to employees for safe work.
- Warning employees about potential hazards and providing protective equipment where needed.
- Creating and communicating health and safety procedures and emergency plans.
- Managing risks through consultation with employees and regular review of safety protocols.
- Treating employees fairly and with respect, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Providing adequate workplace facilities and welfare.
- Reporting workplace incidents and maintaining safety records.
- Complying with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations.
These responsibilities cover ensuring the safety and welfare of employees, visitors, and anyone at the workplace, and they align with occupational health and safety regulations in various jurisdictions.