As an employer, it is your safety responsibility to:
- provide a safe workplace;
- provide equipment and machinery of safe design and in safe condition;
- appoint competent supervisor(s) who set performance standards and ensure safe work procedures are followed;
- inform workers of their rights, responsibilities and duties;
- provide adequate job training;
- train workers on any potential hazards; how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of hazardous substances; and how to handle emergencies;
- supply personal protective equipment and make sure workers know how to use equipment safely and properly;
- support and participate in the Occupational Health and Safety committee;
- meet First Aid standards; and
- report workplace incidents and injuries to the WSCC (as required by legislation).