What are general duties of a PCBU with respect to work, health and safety?

• The general duties of a person conducting a business or undertaking (‘PCBU’) are:
  • to provide for the health and safety of workers and others so far as is reasonably practicable;
  • to provide a safe work environment;
  • to provide and maintain safe plant and procedures;
  • to ensure plant and chemicals are used, transported and stored safely;
  • to provide adequate facilities for the welfare of workers such as:
    • bathrooms;
    • lunch rooms; and
    • rest areas;
  • to provide proper training, work instructions and supervision;
  • to conduct regular health monitoring of workers; and
  • to consult with workers on matters relating to their health, safety and wellbeing.