Who does the Health and Safety at Work Act set duties for?

• A. Only government
• B. Employers and employees
• C. Customers
• D. Only employers

Answer: (B)

The question tests who must follow health and safety requirements under the Act. The duties are shared between those who run and control work (employers) and those who work within the environment (employees). Employers must protect workers by managing risks, providing training, information, and safe systems of work. Employees must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and cooperate with safety measures, following procedures and reporting hazards. The Act isn’t about duties only for the government or for customers, and it isn’t limited to employers alone. So the correct understanding is that duties lie with both employers and employees.