Health & Safety at Work (Etc.) Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that:
The Employer must:
- Ensure safe place of work
- Provide safe equipment
- Provide information, training, instruction & supervision.
The Employee:
- Has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health & safety
- Has a duty of care to other employees, clients, visitors, etc.
- Must co-operate with the employer in performing duties under the act and report any concerns.