What are my own safety duties as an employee?
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by what you do OSH s. 13(a).
- Comply with the safety and health standards, and co-operate with your employer in meeting its duties under the Code OSH s. 13(b)–(c).
- Report any unsafe or unhealthy situation to your employer as soon as practicable OSH s. 13(d).
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