Responsibilities of Employees

Last updated: June 6th, 2023.

Section 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 sets down the responsibilities of all employees while at work. Every employee has a primary duty to take reasonable care for his or her safety, health and welfare and to co-operate with the employer in implementing those codes of practice and behaviour which are put in place to ensure the safety of all. Employees who are appointed to positions of authority share in the management's responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of those members of staff for whom they are responsible.

All members of staff in a school have a shared responsibility for the health and safety of pupils who are under their care.