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What is one of the key obligations of employees in terms of health and safety?
What is one of the key obligations of employees in terms of health and safety?
- Seeking compensation for any unsafe or unhealthy situation
- Enforcing health and safety regulations on behalf of the employer
- Ensuring the employer provides a safe working environment
- Taking responsibility for the safety of others around them (correct)
What is the responsibility of employees regarding reporting incidents affecting health and safety?
What is the responsibility of employees regarding reporting incidents affecting health and safety?
- Reporting specific incidents causing injury or affecting health & safety as soon as practicable (correct)
- Reporting incidents only if they affect the employee's health & safety
- Reporting incidents within 24 hours of occurrence
- Reporting incidents only if they directly caused the injury
What is the employer's obligation according to Section 8 of the law?
What is the employer's obligation according to Section 8 of the law?
- Ensuring employees take responsibility for their own safety
- Enforcing health and safety regulations on behalf of the employees
- Paying compensation for workplace injuries
- Providing and maintaining a safe working environment (correct)
What is the key function of the Health & Safety Rep mentioned in the text?
What is the key function of the Health & Safety Rep mentioned in the text?
What does Section 15 of the law prohibit employees from doing in the interest of health & safety?
What does Section 15 of the law prohibit employees from doing in the interest of health & safety?