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Office hazards - Employer's duty of care
Employers have a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, so far as is reasonably practicable, and to consult with employees and their representatives in the management of risks.
Consultation with employees and their representatives helps to properly identify risks and will help the workplace develop practical control actions.
Where solutions are not obvious, employers should use a process to help them determine the most effective control measures for the risks they find in their workplace.
When undertaking risk management, employers must follow the relevant Commonwealth regulations and codes of practice.