Employer Duties According to HSE Guidelines

Overview

The HSE outlines specific duties for employers regarding the management of hazardous substances:

Key Duties

• Inclusion of Workers: Employers' responsibilities extend to contractors, sub-contractors, and self-employed individuals.
• Self-Employed Individuals: They share duties akin to both employers and employees, except for certain monitoring and health surveillance regulations.

Employers' Responsibilities

Employers are mandated by the HSE to:

• Establish Procedures: Procedures should ensure the proper usage and effectiveness of control measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Procedural Inclusions: These procedures should cover:
• (a) Visual checks and observations for tasks involving COSHH substances.
• (b) Provision of appropriately fitting PPE, promptly replacing when necessary.
• (c) Ensuring compatibility of different PPE items worn simultaneously.
• (d) Supervising employees to ensure adherence to defined work methods.
• (e) Promptly taking remedial action as required.
• (f) Monitoring employee health and providing necessary medical care.