1. “To ensure that the workplaces, machinery, equipment and processes under their control are safe and without risk to health.
2. To ensure that the chemical, physical and biological substances and agents under their control are without risk to health.
3. To provide adequate protective clothing and protective equipment to prevent risk of accidents or of adverse effects on health.”

Source: C155 Occupational Safety and health Convention, 1971(abbreviated) Copyright(c) 

It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this.

This means making sure that worker and others are protected from anything that may cause harm, effectively controlling any risks to injury or health that could arise in the workplace.

Employers have duties under health and safety law to assess risks in the workplace. Risk assessments should be carried out that address all risks that might cause harm in your workplace.

Employers must give you information about the risks in your workplace and how you are protected, also instruct and train you on how to deal with the risks.

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.