This is a general piece of
legislation relating to workplaces in general.
The Act does not specifically relate to ECCE settings, but all ECCE
settings must comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act sets out the responsibilities of both
employees and employers in creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Duties
and Responsibilities of the employer:
(ECCE Manager)
a. manage
work activities to ensure the safety, health and welfare of employees at work
b. design,
improve and maintain a safe place to work
c. use
equipment that is safe
d. reduce
risk and prevent accidents by implementing, providing and maintaining safe
systems of work
e. provide
information, training and supervision to ensure that safety standards are met
f. provide
appropriate protective clothing and equipment
g. produce
and implement a safety statement that outlines safety procedures and emergency
plans
h. appoint
a competent person as the organization’s safety officer
Duties
and Responsibilities of the employee:
(ECCE Worker)
a. follow safety guidelines and wear protective
equipment
b. Take
reasonable care in performing their duties so that they do not affect the
health and safety of others
c. Report
any unsafe conditions to a supervisor
d. Undergo
any reasonable medical or other assessment if required by their employer
(Donohoe & Gaynor 2011)
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