An employer must:

★ Establish and maintain a joint health and safety committee, or cause workers to select at least one health and safety representative

★ Take every reasonable precaution to ensure the workplace is safe

★ Train employees about any potential hazards and in how to safely use, handle, store and dispose of hazardous substances and how to handle emergencies

★ Supply personal protective equipment and ensure workers know how to use the equipment safely and properly

★ Immediately report all critical injuries to the government department responsible for OH&S

★ Appoint a competent supervisor who sets the standards for performance, and who ensures safe working conditions are always observed.