As An Employer What Are Your Responsibilities Under the OHS Act?

Under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, employers have several specific duties to ensure workplace safety and compliance. These include:

• Providing a safe environment: Employers must ensure that equipment, materials, and protective devices are maintained in good condition and meet prescribed standards.
• Training and supervision: Employers are required to instruct, inform, and supervise workers to protect their health and safety.
• Hazard management: Employers must inform workers about potential hazards and train them in the safe handling, storage, use, disposal, and transport of equipment and substances.
• Emergency preparedness: Employers must assist in medical emergencies by providing necessary information to qualified medical practitioners.
• Competent supervision: Employers must appoint supervisors who are knowledgeable and experienced in workplace safety.
• Compliance and documentation: Employers must post a copy of the OHS Act and explanatory materials in the workplace, ensuring workers are aware of their rights and responsibilities.

These duties aim to create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

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