The Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 imposes general duties of care on employers to take care for the health and safety of employees, contractors and the general public. A Short Guide to The Employer's Duty of Care under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 explains the philosophical background to these duties, and their relationship to the employer's common law duty, and provides practical guidance to employers and employees, including supervisors and managers, on the application of the duties.

 

A Short Guide to The Employer's Duty of Care under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 covers;

What are the Employer's General Duties under the Act?
In Relation to Whom Are These Duties Owed?
Understanding the Employer's Duties
It Must be "Reasonably Practicable" to Establish a Safe System of Work
The Role of Managers, Supervisors and Employees in Fulfilling the Employer's General Duty.

Source: Employer's Duty of Care under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991