Because Employers are in most control over Safety in the work place they have the most Responsibiliies.

Employers must take every reasonable precaution to ensure:

1. The health and safety of persons at the workplace
2. Equipment is properly fitted with safety devices
3. Employees know the proper use of safety equipment
4. People have the necessary information, training, supervision and facilities
5. Identify hazards and make employees and supervisors familiar with the hazards and how to avoid injury / illness
6. Perform work a manner that does not expose employees to hazards
7. Constructors / Contractors must ensure health and safety information is communicated to all parties, e.g. construction site