Some work activities or workplaces can be high risk environments, so thoughtful and careful planning is required to ensure that the work environment is safe, and that workers, contractors and visitors are protected.
Responsibility for workplace health and safety is shared by employers and employees:
• Employers must provide and maintain a safe work environment and have effective policies and procedures in place to manage health and safety risks.
• Employees must ensure their own health and safety, and that of colleagues and all other visitors to the workplace. They must know and follow all health and safety policies and procedures, at all times.
Good policies and procedures are critical to ensuring a safe work environment and should be regularly reviewed and updated.
All workers must be familiar with their Companies procedures in order to keep the workplace safe.
