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Employees are required to:• take reasonable care for the safety of himself and persons who may be affected by anything…

Employers are required to:• provide and maintain a safe workplace• provide and maintain a safe plant and safe system of…

No, Section 102 of the Safety and Health at Work Act says that no employee shall be dismissed because he/she…

The employer must first conduct a risk assessment to determine the hazards the tasks pose to the health of the…

Report the problem to the employer or to members of the safety committee. In the event that no improvement in…

The employee has the responsibility of informing the employer of unsafe conditions. The employer and the safety committee should investigate…

A: Yes, the employer must provide wholesome drinking water. The employer may provide bottled water or water in containers that can…

A rest room (sick bay) is required if 20 or more persons are employed at any one time. Where less…

There is no provision for compensation in the Safety and Health at Work Act. However, compensation issues are addressed by…

Under Cap. 338, the Labour Department may conduct an investigation into workplace accidents. Investigations are normally conducted into every amputation,…