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Understanding Your Legal Obligations as an Employer or Employee

•  2026/02/04 04:27 PM

Health and safety laws set clear responsibilities for both employers and employees. Employers must provide a safe working environment, proper training, safe systems of work, and appropriate protective measures. Employees are responsible for following safety procedures, using equipment correctly, and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions. When both parties understand and meet their legal obligations, risks are reduced, compliance is maintained, and workplaces operate more safely and effectively.