What does the risk assessment require of the employer?
The employer must assess the hazards the work involves for employees and determine from that the occupational safety measures required. The result of the assessment, the measures decided and the result of their review must be documented.
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Source
- Source
- Occupational Safety and Health Act, sections 5 and 6
- Acts
- Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Area
- Employment and social security
- Checked
- 2026-09-21
Questions
When does general protection against dismissal apply?Protection Against Dismissal Act, sections 1 and 23Within what period must a claim against a dismissal be brought?Protection Against Dismissal Act, sections 4 and 7Must the works council be consulted before a dismissal?Works Constitution Act, section 102
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