Employers Responsibilities

 According to Article 16 of Convention 155, 1981

All employers must make sure that: - 

1. The workplaces, worksites, machineries, plants, equipment's, tools etc. that comes under their control are safe and void of any risks to human health.

2. The physical, chemical and biological agents that comes under their control are safe and void of any risks to human health, and if there are any risks or hazards present then adequate control measures must be taken so as to ensure that these risks are eliminated or brought under control to reasonable low as practicable.

3. All employees must be provided with job specific PPE (personal protective equipment, personal protective clothing).

According to Article 10 Recommendation 164, 1981

All employers must make sure that: - 

1. Information, instruction and training is provided to all the employees.

2. Adequate supervision is provided at the workplace and worksites.

3. Arrangements and procedures in relation to health and safety are implemented in the worksites so as to carry out the work safely.

4. Realistic working hours must be implemented so as to make sure that it does not effect health and safety of the employees.

5. All factors that causes physical and mental fatigue must be removed.

6. Keep up to date with current knowledge and information.