Due Diligence

The key to understanding the concept of due diligence is understanding the meaning of the words “duty” and “risk”.  To some extent, the employer’s duty (of care) is outlined in health and safety legislation. Experience has shown that many...

General Duties of the Employee

The general duties of an employee are set out in Section 14.  Each of these duties is discussed below. “Take reasonable care for one’s own health and safety as well as that of other people who may be affected by what the employee carries out.” This general...

General Duties of the Employer

Downward cascade of employer’s duties With the Act, the general duties of the employer are set out in Section 8.  In turn, these general duties may be elaborated upon as follows: Additional Sections in the Act (tier 2). Chapters of Regulations to the Act...

Module 2 Scope and Purpose

Purpose of this module The purpose of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the general duties of an employer in terms of the Act, and how these cascade into subordinate levels of more detailed legal and other requirements. Learning outcomes and...