Outlines matters that employers should consider when it comes to the health and safety of their workers
Health and safety is the proactive prevention of harm (through matters such as risk monitoring, systems and job design).
Employers must enable safe behaviour and – to do this – view health and safety as ‘always on’ ie continuously learning and adapting.
The factsheet below outlines areas of consideration for employers.
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