Section 9: General Duties of Employers and Self-Employed Persons to Others

Question 1

What is the general duty of employers toward persons other than their employees?

Answer 1

Employers must conduct their activities to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that people not in their employment are not exposed to hazards.

Question 2

What responsibilities do self-employed persons have under this section?

Answer 2

Self-employed persons must conduct their activities to ensure their own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by their actions.