Duties and Responsibilities

Employer:

 

  • Take all responsible precautions for the protection of the employees.
  • Provide information and instruction for the protection of employees.
  • Ensure all supervisors have working knowledge of the Act and Regulations

 

Directors, Managers and ELT:

 

  • Ensure that employees comply with the Act and Regulations.
  • Take all precautions reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of employees.
  • The manager is responsible to ensure that an employee follows all safety procedure.
  • Investigate all accidents and submit the online incident form to Heath and Safety within 24 hours. (enter link to forms)

 

Employees:

  • Ensure compliance of the Act and Regulations while working.
  • Use or wear any equipment or safety devices as provided by the employer and follow all safety procedures as directed by your supervisors or training provided.
  • Report to your manager/supervisor all safety defects in equipment, missing protective devices or hazards.
  • Report to your supervisor any known violation of the Act and Regulations.
  • Do not use unsafe equipment or work in such way that would endanger yourself or others.