D Part 7 Section 2 Hswa Revision

The document summarizes the key parts of Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) as it relates to the duties of employers. It outlines the general duty of employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees. It also describes the specific duties of employers including: maintaining safe plant/equipment and systems of work; ensuring safe storage, handling and use of substances; providing training to employees; maintaining a safe workplace and access/egress; providing adequate welfare facilities; having a written safety policy for companies with over 5 employees; and consulting with employee safety representatives.