A worker is any person working at a job. Who is Covered by the You May Be a Worker or OH&S Act? an Employer? The OH&S Act covers most workers and The OH&S Act is important because: employers, except: If you work for someone else, you are a Domestic workers, such as nannies or worker. You need to know your rights housekeepers and what can be expected of you. Federal government workers If you decide to start your own business Workers in industries regulated by the and hire others, you are an employer. federal government (banks, national If you are paid for mowing lawns or transportation companies, television painting a house, you are and radio broadcasters) Farmers and other agricultural workers. Section 2(1) of the OH&S Act states that every employer shall ensure, as far as it is reasonable for him/her to do so: the health and safety of workers engaged in the work of that employer, and that the workers are aware of their responsibilities and duties under this Act and the regulations. In other words, your employer must look after your safety. The OH&S Act also states that employers must: What the OH&S Act Says make sure workers are competent. In About Employers other words, they must make sure workers have the training to do their job well.
A worker is any person working at a job. Who is Covered by the OH&S Act? The OH&S Act covers most workers and employers, except: Domestic workers, such as nannies or housekeepers Federal government workers Workers in industries regulated by the federal government (banks, national transportation companies, television and radio broadcasters) Farmers and other agricultural workers. You May Be a Worker or an Employer? The OH&S Act is important because: If you work for someone else, you are a worker. You need to know your rights and what can be expected of you. If you decide to start your own business and hire others, you are an employer. If you are paid for mowing lawns or painting a house, you are What the OH&S Act Says About Employers Section 2(1) of the OH&S Act states that every employer shall ensure, as far as it is reasonable for him/her to do so: the health and safety of workers engaged in the work of that employer, and that the workers are aware of their responsibilities and duties under this Act and the regulations. In other words, your employer must look after your safety. The OH&S Act also states that employers must: make sure workers are competent. In other words, they must make sure workers have the training to do their job well.
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